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July, 1953 Kearsney College Chronicle

Vol. 3, No. 7 July, 1953

EDITORIAL

One of the few advantages of having to write an Editorial is that the Editor can say what he likes, and no-one but himself can stay him. Readers can pass comments, find fault, and challenge to a duel, but they cannot delete the written word. So for once the Editor is going to be personal and expose his breast by being critical. You have been warned ! Preparing the School Magazine is no easy task. To begin with, every school function stands to be ruined by the thought that it has to be " written up" for the Chronicle. Then, too, one has to be on one's guard lest any item be omitted, and unintentional offence be given through failure to record some individual contribution to the life of the School. Reports on varying aspects of the curriculum are collected from the always helpful staff and usually reluctant boys. Much time is spent in prayer and supplication begging the Sixth Form, and any Form, to hand in something worthy of printing. So does the threat of the next Chronicle hang like the sword of Damocles over one's head for half the year. Come the holidays, books are discarded, staff and boys go their varied ways, cheerfully forgetting their scholastic tribulations. But not so the Editor ! Oh dear, no ! He spends the first week collecting, collating, blue-pencilling, re-typing all the Magazine copy. This is sent to the printer. When he has done his bit, back come the proofs, to be read to the last word. So to the printer again, for the page proofs. These in turn are examined closely and returned. Finally the completed article arrives, just as the holiday ends. Nor is this the end. There is the task of addressing, stamping, despatching many hundreds of copies, increasing annually, to Old Boys and complimentary recipients. This done, we heave a sigh of relief, and begin thinking about the next one. Well—what is all this about ? A despairing cry for sympathy ? Good heavens, no ! But the Editor would like to stick out his

287 neck a little and say that of the 600 copies of the last issue posted only three were even acknowledged. From occasional remarks heard, ofTicially and unofficially, we believe that the Chronicle is probably appreciated. It links up School and Old Boys and Outer World, and that in itself is sufficient reason for its existence. But now and then, you know, we would like to know that you have received it, want to go on receiving it, approve of it—or otherwise. It is published at heavy financial loss, you know. Now please don't, as a result of this, embarrass the Editor. We would prefer you not even to shoot him. We are glad to have news of everybody and everything, and will print all we can. If we fail to tell of important matters, it is that the memory is not infallible, or else we have not heard of them. But do, in writing, tell us whether you have received the Chronicle and want to go on receiving it. J. F. R.

SCHOOL NOTES

We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Clegg on the arrival of a daughter, Anne Elizabeth, on 1st May. We also offer our sympathy to Mrs. Clegg on the death of her mother, after serious illness, in April. We congratulate Mr. Burger on his engagement to Miss A. Zeeman, and wish them much happiness. Mr. Burger took long leave during the second term and spent much of his time in Nyasaland. He wrote to say that he was staying with his brother, a D.R.C. dominee on a mission station. He was planning a shoot (game—not Mau-Mau). The church services were in Cinyanya, the language of the natives of that area, and he was told to take a book to church to read ! We warmly welcome Mr. S. Glass, B.A., who joins us after some years of teaching at Malvern School, and comes mainly to take History and English; and Mr. Viljoen, B.Sc., who comes new from Stellenbosch to help with the Maths. Both are giving useful service to the life of the School and we wish them continued happiness in our midst. We thank: Mr. A. H. Smith for generous help towards the printing of the Chronicle, which is run at considerable loss; and Mr. A. Beatty, our printer, for ever-ready co-operation, not only in printing this Magazine, but in all School printing. Mr. R. Rutherford-Smith took the central part—that of Christ— in a series of Mediaeval Flays presented by Natal University in May. We congratulate him on a sincere and sensitive characterisation. Among helpers were Old Boys D. Cook (Matthew), L. Farquharson and W. Wilker (Bach Cantata Group), and T. E. Metcalf (Stage Manager). Minor structural alterations this half year have included: con version of part of the small music block (one-time tuckshop) into

288 a classroom, an alteration necessitated by sheer shortage of classroom space; light standards from dining hall to classrooms, to put an end, once and for all, to the nightly risk of life and limb down the main steps; the conversion of the far shed on the sportsfield into an observatory. This latter has been entirely the personal work o Mr. Quarmby, who can now properly house his 6-in. telescope, and run a small astronomy club. There Is no doubt that adequate musical facilities are sorely needed. With one piano each in the dining hall, minister's vestry, choir vestry, classroom, and small music room, and none in the Chapel for choir training, proper musical control and training has become difficult in the extreme. If somebody is waiting to do us a great good turn, here is the opportunity I Only give us the tools and we'll finish the job. The School was given a long week-end for the Coronation Celebrations, from mid-day, Friday, 29th May, till the evening of Wednesday, 3rd June. In addition to this, the whole School went to Durban on the last day of term, 25th June, to see the film "A Queen is Crowned." A Coronation Concert was held in the Dining Hall, on Thursday evening, 28th May, under the auspices of the Hill Crest Women's Institute, and arranged by Mrs. P. B. Stevenson. We took little part in the concert ourselves, but sat back and greatly enjoyed the antics of Applesammy and Naidoo, the accordion music of L. Lester, and Items of acting, ballet, and solo-singing presented by a well- varied cast. On Friday, 19th June, we were entertained by the Pinetown Civic Choir who, together with musical items by Mr. Quarmby, presented an attractive programme of part-songs and solos. We are grateful to these and other friends who come along and offer us pleasing diversion from the too-frequent films. On 3rd March Rev. Colin Montgomery, brother of Field- Marshal " Monty," gave us one of the most interesting lectures we remember, on "Life in the Arctic Circle," illustrated by a very large number of coloured slides taken from his own photos. Rev. Montgomery was for three years Vicar of the Arctic, before returning to a diocese in South Africa. We were fascinated, and indeed surprised, by much that he had to tell us of life in the very far north. We did not know, for instance, that during the summer, when the sun never sets, there are more mosquitoes to the square yard than anywhere else on earth ! We congratulate Mrs. (now Dr.) A. Milner on acquiring her Ph.D. with a thesis on Oxygen Isotopes. She is now engaged on paint research work at Howard College, and a portion of a letter of hers is printed elsewhere. Practically the whole School went to Durban on 20th June to watch the Wallabies play their opening match, against Natal.

289 Over the same week-end we were delighted to act as hosts to Rondebosch Boys' High School 1st XV, who were touring Natal, even though they repaid our hospitality by defeating us by 12 points to nil. Older associates of the School will have learned with sorrow of the death, on 17th March, of Mrs. J. B. Hulett, widow of Mr. James Hulett. She and her husband were close neighbours of the old School, and were always kind and generous friends of ours. We offer our sympathies to the members of her family. H. N. Groom, Old Boy, visited the School on Saturday evening, 6th June, to address the seniors on Meteorological Work, in which he is engaged part-time. He gave a very interesting description of the different types of atmosphere and currents encountered at different flying heights, and of the methods by which weather forecasts are deduced. There was a pleasant surprise at the final assembly of term when Mr. C. A. Woods, Chairman, presented to Mr. Gram, on behalf of the Board of Governors, an inscribed gold pen and pencil, and an illuminated address, to mark their appreciation of the great work he has put in in connection with the specifications, building, and financing of the new Organ. A tribute well justified ! Our art mistresses, Mrs. Lutley and Mrs. Mills, were well represented at the Natal Society Exhibition, the former with three water colours and the latter with two oils. Congratulations! Appointments: School Prefects: D. H. Lowe (Head), F. E. Porrill, J. A. Sproson. House Prefects: Finnlngiey—F. E. Porrill, J. H. Newlands, P. Haley, C. G. Carelse. Gillingham—D. H. Lowe, J. C. L. Milne, N. M. F. Smit, R. F. Tolken. Milner—J. A. Sproson, E. J. Frick. Junior—^T. W. Downard, D. A. Hopewell. Captain of Cricket: D. H. Lowe. Captain of Rugger: J. A. Sproson. Captain of Athletics: J. A. Sproson. Captain of Swimming: M. O. Hall. Captain of Tennis: D. H. Lowe. Drum Major: J. A. Sproson. Library: D. Spink. Chapel Committee: A. L. Doidge, D. C. Roberts, F. E. Porrill, G. Munnich, L. Slater, J. Barker. Gestetner: L. Z. Deenik. Beii: R. T. A. Gray. Projector: D. A. Hopewell, K. M. Eddy, A. C. Gage, J. C. Pettit. Stomps: A. L. Doidge, I. Mcllwraith, K. Erasmus, J. Barker, R. Rindel, N. Polkinghorne, J. Craven.

290 CHAPEL NOTES

The Organ was ready for use at the beginning of the year. This fine instrument and its case and screen are a gift to the glory of God and to the present and future boys of Kearsney College from a number of Old Boys and friends, and for this gift of love we thanked God with heart and voice at a great Service of Dedication held on Sunday afternoon, 22nd February. The total cost, including the necessary alterations to the building, is £6,415, and the Organ Fund has provided all but about £250 of this sum. We are most grateful to all who contributed to this splendid achievement. The Offertory at the Service of Dedication amounted to £162, and this was paid into the Fund. At the closing service on the last morning of the second term the Chairman of the Governors visited the School specially to make a presentation to Mr. Oram on behalf of the Board to mark their appreciation of his work for the Organ and the Organ Fund. The presentation took the form of an illuminated Address and a pen and pencil. The Head Prefect, D. H. Lowe, also spoke on behalf of the School. We record with thanks the gift of a Feltex cover for the organ console from A. H. Doidge (40-41). A great improvement at the beginning of the year was the replacing of the green-painted chancel windows by others of lightly- coloured glass, the centre one showing a cross. The new windows are the generous gift of Mr. W. N. Cornelius, to whom we express our gratitude. During the January holiday the whole of the Chape! floor was re-sandpapered and treated with an anti-borer poison. We hope that this infection is now gone for good.

ORGAN RECITALS

The ordinary Chapel Services provide little opportunity for the hearing of real organ music, and it is a pity that the fine instru ment we now possess should not speak out on its own occasionally. For these reasons, and also in an effort to interest a wider public; in organ music, Mr. Oram has arranged a series of Organ Recitals for the fourth Sunday afternoon of each month. They are held at 4.15 p.m., and last until five o'clock. The attendance at each has averaged about sixty.

291 We are grateful to visiting players and vocalists who have given their services willingly and freely. The following is an outline of the programmes heard this Half: 22nd February: Mr. G. M. Oram: Fugue In G Minor (Bach); Sonata No. 6 (Mendelssohn): Vocalist: Mr. W. H. Gersback. 22nd March: Mr. C. Hamer (Organist of St. Paul's Church, Durban): Works by J. Stanley, Howells, Bairstowe, and Suite Gothlque (Boell- mann); Vocalist: Miss Olive Tomkins. 26th April: Mr. G. Oram: First Movement from Sonata No. 11 (Rheinberger), Prelude and Fugue in C Minor (Bach): Largo from the New World Symphony (Dvorak): Vocalist: Mr. W. H. Gersback. 24th May: Mr. Errol Slatter (Organist of Aliwal Street Congregational Church, Durban): Triumphal March (Lemmens): Prelude and Fugue In E Minor (Bach): Concerto from Aylesford Pieces (Handel): Vocalist: Miss Mavis Jackson.

THE ORGAN The Organ was built at Weikersheim, in Germany, by the firm of Aug. Laukhuff, but the pipes of the Swell Trumpet were supplied by Mander of London, and those of the Oboe by Moller of the U.S.A. The contract for the Organ was placed with Messrs. Cooper, Gill & Tomkins (Pty.) Ltd., of Johannesburg, who thus became responsible for all the preliminary details and also for the installation in the Chapel. The specification and lay-out of the stop-keys at the console was drawn up by Mr. G. M. Oram, Organist of the College. The instrument stands in the north transept of the Chapel. No pipes are visible as the whole of the arch is covered in by the organ-case and screen. The pipes of the Great Organ and those of the Pedal Organ stand on the floor of the transept, and the pipes of the Swell Organ are accommodated in a room that has been specially built above the Choir vestry. These are on 6 inch wind pressure as compared with 4 and 4i inches for the Great and Pedal Organs, in order to give a more effective crescendo effect and because of their greater distance from the congregation. The console is sunk in a well in front of the nave pews opposite the pulpit, so the player is well away from the pipes he is controlling and is thus able to hear properly the tonal effect of the stops he is using. The console has three manuals and 55 stop-keys arranged on the angle-jambs and not above the manuals. At present the third manual consists entirely of stops duplexed from the other two manuals, though two independent ranks are prepared for. The whole of the action from the console to the pipes is electric. A 4 h.p. motor in the Choir vestry drives a fan that provides wind for the Organ. The Organ is not yet complete for five of the stops at the console are only prepared for ": that is to say, the "tabs " are there but the pipes are not in the organ chambers. We are grateful to Mr. A. H. Smith for providing a further sum of money sufficient to instal two of the missing five sets of pipes. It Is our hope that other generous friends may assist us to finish the whole scheme before very long. The number of pipes now in the Organ is 1,202 and the full specification calls for another 378. Experienced organists who have tried the Organ have declared themselves delighted with it. G. M. O.

292 DEDICATION OF THE CHAPEL ORGAN

The installation of the organ was completed a few days before Christmas iast year so the instrument was available for use when the School re-opened at the end of January. There was a natural desire that its dedication should not be unduly delayed, and we were fortunate that the President of Conference, the Rev. J. Wesley Hunt, could accept Sunday, 22nd February, as the day on which he would visit us to conduct a special Service for this purpose. It was arranged for three o'clock in the afternoon. The occasion aroused wide interest and we were happy to have with us a great crowd of visitors from far and near to share our joy and thanksgiving for this most noble gift. We had hoped for a full Chapel, of course, and had provided extra seating accordingly, but we had not expected that this would be totally inadequate and that even the porch would be packed with people standing and two or three hundred more would be in the grounds outside. It was unfortunate for the latter that mist and light rain set in during the afternoon, but most of them heard the Service through to the end in spite of the mildly unkind weather. It is considered that the number of our visitors was at least a thousand—a fine tribute of appreciation, surely, to those Old Boys and friends whose generous support of the Organ Fund has made possible this enrichment of our worship and praise. No music was played as the Congregation assembled, for the Organ was not to be heard until immediately after the Prayer of Dedication. A specially printed booklet setting out the Order of Service in full detail and also giving particulars of the Organ provided an opportunity of preparation for what was to come. The dominant note of the Service, of course, was praise and thanksgiving. The Scripture Sentences proclaimed it at once: "Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise." The first hymn, sung to the accompaniment of the piano, continued it, "O gratefully sing His power and His love," and it was carried on by the Lesson, Psaim 145," I will extol Thee, my God, O king: and I will bless Thy name for ever and ever." After the Psalm came the Prayer of Dedication, spoken by the President: "O Holy, Blessed and Glorious Trinity, whom Angels

293 and Archangels and all the company of Heaven worship and adore, be pleased to receive at our hands this Organ which we dedicate to Thy holy service, that it may adorn Thy worship and assist the praises of Thy people; and grant us so to sing with the spirit and understanding that we may be numbered at the last among the blessed who shall sing the new song before Thy throne, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen." Then, advancing to the organ console, and the Congregation standing the President declared:

"IN THE FAITH OF JESUS CHRIST WE OFFER AND DEDICATE THIS ORGAN TO ALMIGHTY GOD, TO HIS PRAISE AND GLORY; IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER AND OF THE SON AND OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, AMEN." Two responses of praise followed, and immediately after the Organ gave full-throated voice to a Choral-Improvisation by the composer Karg-Elert on the Hymn "Now thank we all our God." It was fitting that the full power of the instrument should be dis played at once, for nothing less than a tumult of splendid harmony could adequately express the upward surge of our hearts and minds at the moment when this generous gift was offered and blessed for the worship of God Almighty. Two more organ items were then played, one of them a Fugue of Bach that worked up to an effective climax, and the other a Twilight Reverie (Clifford Roberts) that displayed the soft tones of the instrument to good advantage. These numbers were followed by a vocal solo from Mr. W. H. Gersback, a member of the Board of Governors and a keen supporter of the organ scheme, who delighted us all with his singing of" Open the Gates of the Temple." A succession of prayers brought us back to the note of thanks giving again, and the final petition expressed the heartfelt feelings of us all when it spoke of "the benefactors Thou hast raised up, known and unknown, remembered and forgotten, whose harvest we today are reaping, and all who through their love and labour have built us here a Godly heritage, and crowned our School with honour and length of days." After a sermon from the President we heard another Organ item, the Sixth Sonata of Mendelssohn. This consists of a Chorale and Variations and provides an opportunity for showing the various families of tones that go to make up an organ. The final hymn "Now thank we all our God" most fittingly brought to a close a Service that was full of inspiration and joy, one which will long be remembered by all who attended it.

294 MR. A. H. SMITH AND THE ORGAN

Mr. Gram writes: it was indeed a pleasant surprise for me when, one day during the January holidays, I had a telephone message from Mr. Smith to say that he would like to come over to the Chapel and hear the organ played. It was a gallant venture for one so handicapped by failing eyesight and hearing, but I don't think any difficulties have ever really got" A.H.S. " down. And for my part, of course, I rejoiced at the opportunity of demonstrating the splendid instrument to the friend whose generous contributions have been largely the means of our getting it. Mr. Smith came and sat in a pew behind the console while the organ rumbled and shouted strains of joy and majesty. After some twenty minutes or so, and while I was looking for something else to play, I heard a high-pitched tooting behind me. At first I thought some pipe from the twelve hundred in the organ chamber had mysteriously got out of place and was equally mysteriously playing all on its own. But a glance round showed me that our friend had mischievously produced a bird-whistle from his pocket and was gleefully blowing it to fill the spacious silence! If we all keep as vivid a sense of humour amidst the afflictions of age as Mr. Smith does, things will not go too badly with us! The bird-call concluded the recital, but there was an epilogue. On the way out of the Chapel I was handed an envelope and told not to open it until I got home. Perhaps it burned a bit of a hole in my pocket on the short journey back, but it certainly did not warm me up sufficiently to expect what I did find in the envelope as soon as I entered the house—a cheque for 500 guineas for the Organ Fund! Those who read the description of the Organ elsewhere in this issue will know that there are five stops still to be completed. I am happy to say that two of these are now on order, thanks again to the never-ending generosity of Mr. Smith and his interest in seeing that the musical effectiveness of the instrument is as complete as possible. All contributions to the Fund have already been acknowledged in previous issues of the Chronicle, but, even though he may not wish it, I think the total of the various amounts given by Mr. Smith should be mentioned here, for the sake, shall we say, of some writer of the history of the Organ in the far-distant future. The figure is £4,655. Although I have tried to say thank you to him many times, is it any wonder that I feel I have failed to do so at all adequately ?

295 EXAMINATION RESULTS

Matriculation. First Class: J. P. S. Botte (Biology), D. Hall (Biology, Physical Science), 1. D. MacGregor (Physical Science), A, M. C. Mackenzie (Physical Science, Maths), P. C. Marshall. Second Class: R. M. Dolton, F. L. Farquharson, R. C. J. Giles (Geography), C. H. Lee, A. Moon, P. R. Randall (English), C. Rindel, D. G. M. Scott, B. Stokoe, L. C. Tarr, J. F. Woods, R. S. Woolllams. Third Class: B. N. Dykes, S. M. Evennett. School Leaving: B. P. Dingley, D. Dykes, M. J. L. Hindson, N. Mark.

Junior Certificate. First Class: J. S. Barker, D. Beatty (Bursary), J. R. M. Bull, P. K. Daniel, L. Z. Deenik (Bursary), P. du Jolt (Bursary), C. R. Ellison (Bursary), P. T. Francois, J. R. D. Goodrlcke, R. T. A. Gray, P. IH. Hewitt (Bursary), D. L. Kyle (Bursary), M. E. Mealln (Bursary), J. D. Mudle (Bursary), D. S. Murdoch, R. Rindel (Bursary), D. C. Roberts, P. G. Rodda, P. Simklns, J. W. Taylor (Bursary). Second Class: J. J. Alberts, R. F. Broom, C. C. Cullingworth, K. W. Erasmus, E. J. Frick, J. A. Hunt, P. W. Khaled, R. Moffitt, T. M. Odell, M. J. A. Plgg, F. C. R. Rowe, M. J. N. Simpson, D. H. A. Valintlne. Third Class: S. G. Brown, R. M. Cole, H. C. Fraser, P. D. Houston, R. B. Mcllwraith, B. S. Meumann, K. B. Shea, D. W. Theunlssen, M. G. Thomson. Higher Taalbond. Lower Grade: T. W. Downard, C. H. Lee, A. C. M. Mackenzie, P. C. Marshall, C. S. Meumann, P. R. Randall.

Lower Taalbond. Higher Grade: J. J. Alberts, E. J. Frick, G. A. Munnlch. Lower Grade: 20 passes.

Voorbereindende. Higher Grade: V. H. Dawes, C. C. Groenewald, V. C. Milne, A. B. Wessels. Lower Grade: 25 passes.

296 VALETE J. P. S. Botte (48), M. A. Brand (49), C. H. Bennett (50), J. F. A. Bland (50), F. C. Brorson (50), M. Ball (52), J. W. Coventry (48), D. F. Gumming (49), R. J. Cochrane (51), R. M. Cole (51), F. J. Carter (51), R. M. Dolton (47), B. P. Dingley (47), B. N. Dykes (48), D. J. Dukes (49), S. M. Evennett (47), F. L. Farquharson (49), R. C. J. Giles (47), P. J. W. Goldie (50), D. O. Hall (47), M. J. L. Hindson (49), N. H. L. Harcourt (49), O. W. K. Jackson (49), C. H. Lee (48), G. L. R. Launder (49), N. Mark (46), C. S. Neumann (46), 1. D. MacGregor (47), M. S. Mannion (47), A. M. C. Mackenzie (49), A. Moon (49), P. C. Marshall (49), A. E. Macaskill (51, left June 52), J. P. Newlands (47), S. J. R. Preece (48), B. M. Philips (50), P. R. Randall (47), C. Rindel (49), P. J. Silburn (46), D. G. M. Scott (48), B. Stokoe (49), K. B. Shea (50), P. H. Shekleton (51), A. J. Stewart (51), R. W. Smith (52), L. C. Tarr (47), M. G. Thomson (49), F. N. Witney (49), J. F. Woods (49), R. S. Woolliams (49), A. B. Wessels (51), B. G. Weatherburn (51), J. Andrews (53, left June 53).

SALVETE J. Andrews (Bulawayo), H. Alexander (Impendhle), S. L. A. Allen (Gillitts), J. Bentley (Pietermaritzburg), G. Bruce (Mufulira), E. H. Besson (Morija, Basutoland), K. L. Brazier (Day, Kloof), M. J. T. Bryan (Day, Kloof), S. Cohen (Harrismith), J. M. Copeland (Pinetown), P. C. Coleman (Fynnlands), D. Deenik (Kroonstad), L. D. de Vaal (Pretoria), T. N. Dewis (Kitwe), N. M. de Jongh (Johannesburg), J; J. Dowdle (Margate), M. Etherton (Bulawayo), R. J. L. Edwards (Isiplngo), W. M. Giles (Beaufort West), W. P. Grey (Day, Fynnland), A. Hoad (Johannesburg), A. Henderson (Johannesburg), R. R. Hendry (Bulawayo), M. N. W. Hulett (Kearsney), S. Harwood (Durban), E. A. Hermanson (Johannesburg), A. Howarth (Durban), M. G. Harvey (Bulawayo), P. Immelman (Kokstad), H. R. Joubert (Day, Botha's Hill), C. P. Jewitt (Day, Gillitts), R. Lindsay (Durban), B. Lightening (Durban), A. N. D. Lamprecht (Durban), — Lawrence (Pietermaritzburg), B. G. P. Murray (Langkrans), M. E. Manning (Nkana), A. M. McKeown (Germiston), P. W. Mudie (Wynberg), F. R. M. Miles-Young (Hill Crest), C. S. Meyer (Hillary), M. S. Osier (Day, Botha's Hill), D. Perry (Stanger), D. H. Perry (Stanger), J. Pienaar (Colesberg), P. J. Ryan (Carletonville), R. Richardson (Westminster), R. J. Robbins (Umhlali), P. J. Reece (Day, Botha's Hill), M. Silburn,(Day, Botha's Hill), S. Schreuder (Pietermaritzburg), R. W. Simpson (Day, Kloof), A. P. Stlebal (Durban), A. J. Steyn (Johannesburg), J. G. Syminton (Salisbury), D. E. Thomas (Nkana), H. W. Thomas (Johannesburg), R. Timm (Durban), D. J. Taylor (Eston), J. R. Tedder (Day, Botha's Hill), R. W. Voysey (Durban), W. J. Wepener (Johannesburg), G. S. Wilson (Johannesburg), B. B. Whittle (New Amalfi).

297 FINNINGLEY HOUSE NOTES Finningley House has enjoyed better health than was our lot the first half of last year. A few Indulged In the luxury of chicken pox, but otherwise we have had a reasonably clean bill of health. Sister Anderson Is looking after our needs with her customary efficiency and kindliness. The care she takes of our clothing Is more than some of our more thoughtless and careless members deserve. We congratulate Gllllngham on their convincing victory In the Swimming Gala this year. Some promising juniors here encourage us In the hope that we may reverse the fortunes In swimming in the not too distant future. Our success In the Athletic Sports this year was almost embarrassing; practically all the trophies were won by members of this House. Gllllngham, however, led on the points awarded for standard performances, and whilst we congratulate them on this, we do not consider our all-round efficiency satisfactory as our success was almost wholly attributable to the excellence of our Individual performers. Them we congratulate, but we do expect each boy In the House, who Is fit enough, to play his part In trying to reach standard In as many events as possible. We are well represented In the School Xl's and XV's. The House Is well represented In the more cultural activities of the School. We are pleased with the part played by our members In the music, dramatic performances and academic life of the School. The House is full, but two of our number, Cunningham and Vaughton, are away on a trip to England. We hope they will share with us some of their enjoyment and Impressions on their return. Our prefects, Porrlll, Carelse, Haley (I), and Newlands (I), are carrying on the good traditions of Finningley. Their duties they carry out In such a way that the lives of all here are made pleasant, peaceful and happy.

CHOIR As usual, the first half of the year sees little excitement. Nearly all our basses have left, and practically all the trebles and altos have either deserted or lost their voices. Bass replacements were easily found, and they have proved capable and enthusiastic. Tenors were still with us, but others have joined, and here we have sound, even If not always quality. The tenor part always presents difficulty to Immature voices. Trebles (and sometimes rebels) had to be forcibly enlisted from new boys; as usual they were shy and often unwilling, but the Ice Is breaking. If only we could keep the same trebles for two to three years we could begin to do things. For this reason we are grateful for the continued support of such as Swinton, Polklnghorne and Thompson. Most of the trebles are now First Form boys, and we hope they will keep their Interest and their voices.

298 Little has been attempted except the grind of preparing odd items for unspecified "future occasions." Sometimes this seems dull to the singers, but the practices are a vital part of their experience. The public presentation is only incidental. One has to admit very great difficulty in keeping the atmosphere and control over the choir, now that the piano has been removed from the chapel. The writer feels that never before has he been so little at grips. Practices are conducted in the choir vestry, or oid music block, or to the organ, but at no stage has the choir blended with the life of the chapel, as completely as it should.

LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY

Secretary: D. Spink. Programme: Feb. 22nd. Election of Officers. Mar. 8th. Debate: "That Capital Punishment should be abolished."—Lost. 22nd. Debate: "That Specialisation should begin at School."—Lost. April 26th. Debate: "That Television is a Menace."—Lost. May lOth. Inter-House Quiz.—Won by Finningley. 24th. Six Men in a Boat. June 7th. Debate: "That Women can take the place of Men in most walks of life."—Won. 21st. Lecture: "The Conquest of Everest," by Mr. R. Quarmby. We have had an interesting session, though almost deserted, as usual, by Form VI. We are hoping that next year will see an end to this rather fantastic situation, and that once again we shall see Form VI giving a rightful lead to some of the School's cultural activities. Debating has been keen, and most members have been ready to add their quota. Percentage attendance has been very high. The Executive produced a weil-varied programme and we are grateful to all who helped to make the session a success. The item "Six Men in a Boat" (of whom one was a woman) was a hilarious success, especiaiiy as members were able to ask questions before throwing five occupants overboard; even Mrs. Roberts' plea that her death would mean the death often children still to come was of no avail, and the Scientist, Daniels, was allowed to live to pursue his almost certain cure for cancer. Dr. Mudie's only vote came, naturally, from himself. We thank Mr. Quarmby who, intending to speak on Astronomy, seized the opportunity instead to give a very interesting lecture on the history of the efforts to conquer Mount Everest.

299 At the invitation of the Society, Mr. Lewis, Old Boy and lawyer, brought a team of four to the School to debate among themselves on the problem of Apartheid. We are grateful to him, to Miss Magid (radiologist), Mr. Gevisser (forestry expert), and Mr. Morris (journalist and actor), for so interesting a debate, which was thrown open to the senior school, who were all present, and many of whom took part. A voting by show of hands indicated very even feeling on the matter. On Monday night, 22nd June, a team of four Fifth Form debaters went to St. Mary's School, Kloof, to support the motion "That Women are able to take Men's place in most walks of life." The fact that we were asked to support this motion indicated to the unchivalrously minded that the girls were looking for flattery ! Well, they got it. D. Roberts proposed, seconded by P. Hewitt, and supported by D. Kyle and P. Rodda. We are grateful to the Headmistress of St. Mary's for giving us this opportunity of meeting the girls on the debating platform, and do not begrudge them the one and a half point victory awarded them by a small panel of judges selected from visiting friends.

ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY

The Society met every Friday evening during the second term and the weather was usually favourable. There were some discussions and experiments of a general nature but when visits were made to the observatory it was for the purpose of observing and becoming acquainted with the surface features of either the Moon or the planet Saturn. The latter was at opposition in March and has been the only planet visible in the night sky, with the exception of Neptune, which is barely visible to the unaided eye and is so distant that only a small greenish disc is seen even with very high magnification. Saturn's unique rings are now more open than they were last year and they are gradually getting wider. On favourable nights the dark divisions of the rings have been clearly seen together with the shadow they cast across the centre of the planet. Six of Saturn's nine moons have been seen from time to time, five of them on one evening. Members of the group have also become acquainted with many of the famous Constellations which trace the outlines of familiar animals or objects in the sky; among them Leo, the lion; Scorpio, the scorpion; Orion, the huntsman; Sagittarius, the archer; and the Southern Cross. They still trace the same figures to-day as they did thousands of years ago when they were first named, but being in the southern hemisphere all the constellations north of our zenith appear upside-down.

300 PERCUSSION BAND AND RECORDER GROUPS

The percussion band has continued its weekly rehearsals. Now the hieroglyphics of music are gradually being deciphered by the new members the band is " percussing" more as a unity, and silence—"the most beautiful thing in music"—is less frequently violated by the crash of cymbals or the clatter of castenets. This year's repertoire now consists of: "Minuet and Trumpet Tune."—Purcell. Selections from "H.M.S. Pinafore."—Gilbert & Sullivan. March from "Symphony Pathetique."—Tchaikovsky. The recorder group has not been as fortunate with its rehearsals and only on few occasions have all the members been able to be there at the same time. Rounds, folk-songs and operatic arias have made up the main of the programme but it is hoping for a better ensemble next term.

THREE PLAYS

"The Wandering Scholar," by Hans Sachs. "The Warming Pan," by W. W. Jacobs. "The Monkey's Paw," by W. W. Jacobs. Years ago—more years than we now care to remember—the Annual School Play was the climax of the School year, as indeed it is today in so many schools. Months of unsparing effort on the part of producers and cast resulted in performances of which we were justifiably very proud. Visitors flocked from far and near for the occasion and there was an air of mounting tension as Play Day drew near. We think of "Julius Caesar," "Charley's Aunt," "She Stoops to Conquer," and we remember that with limited numbers to choose from we used to present performances that could hardly have been bettered by professionals. Those were the days. Came the War, and the move to Botha's Hill, and what with one thing and another—lack of time, lack of material, perhaps lack of enthusiasm—Play Night simply died, and with it there disappeared a most important feature of Kearsney's cultural iife. All these years we have been sorry about this. Junior playlets have been produced, of insignificant importance, and one has always hoped, in vain, that the big occasions would recommence. This term perhaps we have made a start again. It was just a beginning—unpretentious, though well put over—and we dare to hope that, the ice having been broken, we may now once again turn to the big stuff.

301 These plays were more or less for private consumption, but we welcomed quite a number of visitors, who enjoyed the presenta tion. We do not intend to embark on a detailed critique. What with a late start, the Coronation interruption, and exam week, it seemed unlikely that the plays would be ready, so that we were all the more pleased at their success. Inexperience and the rehearsal-rush made most actors rather stage conscious. They must learn to wait for laughter to subside, they must certainly not join in it themselves, and always there is the amateur's bugbear," What, oh what shall I do with my hands ?" The most composed and natural actors were Erasmus (in the first play only; he was ill-at-ease in the third): Spink in the second, in the cheery role of Mr. Boom; Slater (as Mr. White) and Munnich (as Sergeant-Major Morris) in "The Monkey's Paw"—both spoke clearly and convincingly. Taylor, as Mrs. White, spoke too quickly and was almost inaudible. "The Monkey's Paw" works up to quite a breath-taking climax if well presented: it was unfortunate therefore that someone thought fit to flood the stage in full light while Mr. White groped desperately to find the paw and Mrs. White struggled to open the door. An otherwise very good presentation, with mounting sense of horror, collapsed rather badly, while the audience tittered. Minor criticisms lie buried beneath the major approbation. We congratulate the producers (Mr. Glass for the first two, Mr. Rutherford-Smith for the last) and actors on a good performance, presented with a minimum of time for rehearsals. J. F. R.

PAINT RESEARCH

Dr. Alison Milner, for many years on our Staff, writes: "As for the paint research that I am working on now, i am stiii in a state of fairiy profound ignorance. The work is pieasantiy varied. I find myseif at one moment testing out a number of photographic developers to find which best suits our conditions; at another I may be delving into the insides of a recalcitrant electronic gadget; at another I carry out a straight routine analysis; and always there are different sorts of paint to be applied to panels of various materiais for testing under aii sorts of conditions. As a physical chemist it is not my job to make paints, but to try to discover the underlying reasons for their behaviour. There is a vast amount of accumulated knowledge, both technical and scientific, to be absorbed before i can begin either to consider myseif a paint chemist or to start on any really fundamental research. Anyway, I am learning as much as I can, and am finding the job extremely pleasant."

302 THE CORONATION R. COVENTRY writes from England:— "Coronation Day is over, and what a day I Yesterday I staggered out of bed at I a.m. and entrained for London, arriving at 4 a.m. My heavens I What a terrific crowd and jam even at that hour. Millions of people I I managed to get to Trafalgar Square at last, where I stood packed in a huge multitude, unable to see anything except the tops of coaches, soldiers' hats and a sea of heads. "However, the rain drove a lot away in the afternoon, so I made the most of my opportunity and pushed forward. I got almost into the front and had a grand view of the Procession as it passed back to the Palace through Admiralty Arch. ^ What a spectacular sight ! The brilliant scarlet of the Guards, the Queen's golden carriage, the Canadian Mounties, and thousands of troops from all parts—just too marvellous. "The Queen looked beautiful and I feel we are indeed fortunate to have such a young and good Lady. The service in the Abbey was lovely, and we could hear every word. It was worth the sore feet and getting drenched to be able to watch such a pageant of colour and splendour."

JOURNEY TO INDIA "The trip to India was most enjoyable and we were blessed with excellent weather. We called first at Lourenco Marques, where J. S. Botte visited me on the ship and I managed to spend a few pleasant hours ashore with him, touring round the town and seeing the sights. "The port of greatest interest was Zanzibar. The ship only stopped there for a few hours, but we went ashore and had a most entertaining time touring the town and island by taxi. We drove through many miles of coconut and clove plantations. The town Itself is typically eastern. Its streets are narrow and twisty, with flat-roofed, whitewashed buildings rising steeply on each side. " My first taste of the Indian continent was on my arrival at Karachi, where I was able to have a good look round before the boat left. Since the breaking away of Pakistan from India, Karachi has trebled its population in the past three years, as thousands of refugees have flocked there for work and protection. Buildings were going up everywhere. As the rainfall is very small, there is little greenery, except cactus. "Driving from the station to our house at Calcutta I was treated to a real traffic chaos. There seem to be no traffic laws whatever. Drivers all have the same idea, to push everyone out of the way and get to the front of the stream. This and the fact that the civilians walk more in the centre of the road than on the pavement makes driving more than difficult. The poverty in which most of the Indians here live is astounding, far worse than the poorest native in South Africa, The Indian Government seem to be very concerned about the conditions of Indians living in South Africa, but I think it would be a good idea if they took the beam out of their own eye before criticising other nations." I. D. MacGregor. MacGregor writes later from Aberdeen, Scotland, where he Is studying at the University, and says: "I came across on the Strathmore. On the ship were many Australians, including such famous cricketers as McCool and Oldfield, whom I managed to bowl in a game of deck cricket... I spent three most interesting days in London, vvalking the streets, gazing in at the shop windows, and marvelling at the evidences of history all around. Then to the Granite City of the north. Slowly friends are gathering round and I am already beginning to feel an old Aberdonian."

303 CAESAR EXHORTS HIS MEN TO RUGGER (In traditional Fifth Form style). Which having been done and the field having been arrived at, Caesar, having exhorted his team not to place down their valour but to retain in the memory their former virtue, said the enemy not to be supermen; them to be large in magnitude, but small with respect to skill, and easily to be able to be conquered if all might be of the same opinion and attack vehemently. " I am not the man," he said," to be terrified by danger of defeat. In truth nothing can prevent us by which the less we may conquer. Fortune plays an insolent game." These things having been said, he urged them that they might harass the scrum-half, by which the more easily they might prevent the ball lest it might reach the fly half. Which done, it was necessary to be kicked on to the full back who, lest he might miss it, the sun being in his eyes and a wind having arisen, being in difficulties, might be compelled to fall into an inferior position, and, the ball having been held on the ground, and a free kick having been given, it might come about that three points would result. Since which things were so ... (Thank you, that will do. We hope Caesar to have been successful.—Ed.).

SEVENTY YEARS AGO We print, with acknowledgment, the following letter from the School Magazine of Berkhamstead School, Hertfordshire, dated May 1880, thinking that its contents will be of interest to our readers ! Bishop s College, Maritzburg, Natal. "Dear Mr. B., "Now that I am settled down here in my new home, possibly you will like to hear some account of one who remembers your kindnesses. "After a wearisome voyage of five weeks ... I landed at D Urban, quite delighted to find myself once more on terra firma. Here, of course, was a scene almost enchanting presented to me, startling in its novelty and dazzling in its clearness and brightness. The glorious sun seemed to make all things, flowers, fruit, buildings, people and dresses, glitter with its radiance. "The journey from D'Urban to Maritzburg, though only fifty-two miles, is an episode in a man's life, fraught with danger, dirt, and discomfort. The railway is only open for a short distance, and the rest of the way has to be done either by postcart or omnibus. Both of these are awful things to travel in; for in the former, one has to hang on like grim death to a rail of a cart, like an enlarged dog-cart, with no springs, while carried along over fearful precipices by eight horses, dashing up hill and down dale in a most frantic manner, while at times the wheels almost graze the edge of a steep abyss, down which the fall would be 2,000 feet; while in the latter, the journey takes two hours longer, and one sits jammed in tight for five hours, smothered with dust, bumped and knocked about till our destination is reached. "In fact. Natal seems to have nothing to recommend it except its glori^ous climate and scenery. Summer consists of broiling mornings and drenching afternoons and evenings; for as a rule we get a thunderstorm a day. " My life is very pleasant, for I have been introduced to all the best people; moreover, there is a freedom about everything which is very pleasant. The curse of Ham, though, seems to be on the place; for we have not only all the olacues of Egypt, but many more, combined with the fact that ail eatables are at three times the cost they are in England. A bottle of beer, for instance, costs half a crown, and I have not seen an honest penny since I have been out here. People will take nothing but silver. " I am, yours sincerely, "W. H. N.

304 COURTESY AND ROAD SAFETY

Durban Rotary offered a prize for the best Limerick on the above topic. The following were submitted from Kearsney, and number 9 annexed the prize ! A motorist born, and not made, is Consid'rate to men and to ladies; A well-restrained gent Not on homicide bent Nor seeking a short cut to Hades. A motorist, out on the spree. Said," Speed limits don't trouble me." So, during a trip. He let the car RIP— Then a full stop; result R.I.P. There once was an arrogant male Whose road manners did not entail Regard for the rights Of natives or whites. He's repenting at leisure in gaol. A motoring fiend named Kiipatrick Once boasted he'd managed a hat-trick— He'd killed an old sow, A sheep and a cow. And now he is off to Kiipatrick. There was a young man of Melita Always offered to ladies his seat, a More courteous gent Never on his way went. And now he's a friend of St. Peter. There was a young lady who never Forgot to say" Thank you," and ever Would help old and young— To bring pleasure among All people her honest endeavour. A jay-walker, head in the air. Attempted to cross Leicester Square. He thought that he owned All the road, but he found A home in the sky—so beware. A silly young flapper of Brighton Could not understand why the light on The robot went red And then green. Now she's dead. A pity she always kept right on. Let us hope that the good folk of Durban And district, both rural and urban, Will be always polite To black and to white. In flannels, frock, moochi, or turban. If you long for old age ripe and mellow. Be a careful considerate fellow: Never drink till you're tight. Always look left and right. Watch the robot and don't beat the yellow.

305 I'i". •

JIM

There was a boy whose name was Jim— You surely must have heard of him. A boy, from early morn till night. Who never failed to do the right. In cot or on his mother's lap Was never known to wet his nap. He slept all night from six to six— Was never up to monkey tricks. He always did what he was told; He was, in fact, as good as gold; His mother's lamb, his father's pet. The nicest boy you ever met.

In course of time, as was the rule. Young Jim was sent to boarding school. Where, mixed with boys of every kind. He showed a model state of mind. He learned his work, obeyed the rules. He had no time for knaves or fools. Jim was, I fear, no good at all With cricket bat or rugby ball. But on the touchline would he cheer His team, in accents bold and clear. In classwork Jim was always first. He loved the best, abhorred the worst. He followed lovingly the paths Of Latin, History and Maths. He hated boys who stole and fibbed. And never never never cribbed. Jim joined the K.C.L.D.S., Sang in the Choir, and laid great stress On teamwork, culture, music, art— In everything he played his part. No better boy, I do declare. Was found in school-life anywhere.

But this is not the end at all; How great the height, so great the fall. There came a day for luckless Jim When things went all awry for him. A minor sin—O horrid morn— Jim walked upon forbidden lawn. From then, in proper course of time He launched upon a life of crime. Came late for prep one fateful day; Ate lunch with ink not washed away; He wore black shoes with khaki shirt; He called Tom Jones" a little squirt "; Put threepence in the Sunday plate; Forgot a vital Hist'ry date; He pulled up weeds" for giving cheek."

Is this our Jim so mild and meek ? The day will come, I have no doubt. When Jim will end, an ugly lout. Imprisoned fast within a gaol— A sorry end to such a tale. The moral simply goes to show Just how you never know, you know.

306 ELECTION THOUGHTS

Politicians Are sort of delayed action magicians: They wait untii they are eiected Before not doing what you expected. i don't want to appear superciiious, But propaganda makes me biiious. i much prefer it straight. Like," Vote for me, mate." 'Lection is icumen in, Votynge tyme for yu: Nats, U.P., and Labour biow And all du syng Cuccu. Man wants but little here below, He's ready to admit it; However the Elections go, He's pretty sure to get it. Cynic.

CRICKET

The standard of cricket in the School Is improving rapidly, and the teams are showing a keen fighting spirit. Unfortunately a slight outbreak of chicken-pox caused the cancellation of most of the Under 14 and 13 games. The 1st XI, which must rank as one of the youngest teams ever to represent Kearsney, has put up creditable performances. Each player is keen, ready and quick to learn and to profit by mistakes, and they play as a team. The batting has been consistently sound, the bowling steady, but the fielding has been below standard. Good scores and good bowling performances have been offset by bad fielding, which did show considerable improvement during the term. Lowe, the captain, has held the side together and ied it very well. Because of the lack of one seam bowler he took on as an opener with fair success. Murdoch, vice-captain, shows great promise as a batsman and is a brilliant close-in fielder. Groom and Dukes are settling down as opening bats and Miller, as wicket- keeper, is learning quickly. Bradshaw's batting has been very consistent and solid, but owing to an injury his bowling in the last four matches lost thrust. He is normally the one attacking bowler. Smith Oval. We are very grateful to Mr. Murdoch for his generosity and very keen interest in the picket boundary fence which is to be built around the Oval. He has ironed out the difficulties and is producing all the uprights for the fence and has given a large quantity of the timber required. This fence and the new sight screens should be ready for the new cricket season.

307 MATCHES 31st January vs. OLD BOYS Home Lost by 11 runs. The Old Boys won the toss and batted. Foss and Ballard. followed later by Moon, batted well, and bad fielding by the boys enabled the Old Boys to compile a useful total of 203. Kearsney looked for runs and piloted by Lowe (58) only just failed. It was a most enjoyable game, and we ail look forward to this annual test. OLD BOYS: 203 (Foss 61, Ballard 46, Moon 43, Sherrell 32). (Daniel 4 for 102, Bradshaw 3 for 18). KEARSNEY: 192 (Low 58, Miller 23, Murdoch 21). (Ballard 4 for 27). 7th February. vs. DURBAN TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Away Lost by 3 wickets. This game was lost through a middle batting collapse and rank bad fielding. Kearsney batted first and was dismissed for 104. Tech. High started badly, being S3 for 6, but our fielding gave them the required runs with the loss of one more wicket. KEARSNEY: 104 (Bradshaw 35, Groom 16, Miller 15). TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL: 128 (Bradshaw 3 for 32, Daniel 3 for 38).

14th February. vs. STANDARD CRICKET CLUB Home Draw. The Standard C.C. came down to Kearsney for the first of what we hope will become annual cricket fixtures. The weather was bad, with mist and light drizzle, but the game went on. Standard batted and were soon In trouble. Bradshaw, bowling with fire, and Murdoch, fielding superbly at silly mid-on, were responsible for Standard being 6 wickets down for 39 runs. Murdoch, who caught the first 5 out, all off Bradshaw's bowling, fielded brilliantly. Messrs. Carbit and Orchard took the score to 155 all out and thus put their team In a winning position. Kearsney batted well, but rain drove the players off the field at 5.15 and a most enjoyable game ended in a draw. STANDARD CRICKET CLUB: 155 (Mr. Carbit 41, Mr. Orchard 40). (Bradshaw 7 for 40). KEARSNEY: 74 for 5 (Groom 27, Bradshaw 21 not out).

17th February. vs. Mr. DALTON'S XI Home Lost by 89 runs. Mr. Dalton brought a strong team up from Durban, and the Kearsney frelding wilted under a barrage of powerful strokes. Stewart, an Old Boy, scored a glorious 100. Kearsney batted with determination but could not do much against the accurate bowling. Mr. DALTON'S XI: 190 for 5 dec. (Stewart 100, McKenzle 51 not out). KEARSNEY: 101 (Bradshaw 26, Perry 19, Miller 17).

18th February. vs. DURBAN HIGH SCHOOL Home Lost by 8 wickets. Kearsney batted well against a good D.H.S. attack, and Murdoch's Innings of 61 and Miller's of 32 were outstanding. Groom batted well, and although his score was not high, he played a long innings with skill, concentration and determination. The Kearsney fielding was uncertain and Butler (103) and Fowler (33) took full toll. KEARSNEY: 176 (Murdoch 61, Miller 32, Bradshaw 25). D.H.S.: 185 for 2 (Butler 103, Fowler 33).

308 21st February vs. GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Home Draw. Once again rain spoiled a good day's cricket, and the game was washed out at 2 p.m. Glenwood batted first and were all out for 154. Ryan bowled magnificently, and was well supported by keen fielding. Kearsney batted just before lunch and lost two quick wickets for 12 runs. During lunch very heavy rain stopped all further play. GLENWOOD: 154 (Ryan 7 for 52). KEARSNEY; 12 for 2 wkts.

25th February vs. HILTON COLLEGE Home Lost by 7 runs. This match developed Into a magnificent game. It was alive with Interest and keenly contested up to the end. Hilton batted first, and thanks to good bowling by Lowe and Ryan,supported by very keen fielding, were dismissed for 145. Kearsney looked set for a good win, but Hilton's attack and fielding caused a slight collapse and the last Kearsney wicket fell seven runs short. Groom, Dukes and Murdoch batted well. Groom and Dukes gave the side a very good start and Murdoch helped It along. The batting then collapsed, but thanks to a fine fighting Innings by Miller, Kearsney nearly pulled It off. A catch off what would have been a six by Miller, and a catch by the Pavilion steps off what might have been another, by Ryan, last man In, prevented a sensational Kearsney victory. HILTON: 145 (Lowe 5 for 69, Ryan 5 for 47). KEARSNEY: 138 (Miller 30, Dukes 24, Murdoch 20, Groom 19).

28th February vs. MARITZBURG COLLEGE Home Lost by 132 runs. College batted first on a very easy wicket and BIrcher played a fine attacking Innlngsof 143. College declared at the excellent total of 246 for 2. The Kearsney ground fielding was poor. Ryan and Daniel bowled very well on a wicket that gave them no assistance. Kearsney lost one wicket quickly and the tall collapsed badly, the last five batsmen scored only eight runs between them. Murdoch, Lowe and Dukes batted well. COLLEGE: 246 for 2 dec. (BIrcher 146, McLuckle 62). KEARSNEY: 1 14 (Murdoch 42, Lowe 25).

BATTING AVERAGES Innings Not Out Highest Score Total Average Murdoch 8 1 61 183 26 Bradshaw 8 2 35 147 24.5 Miller 7 1 32 104 17.3 Lowe 7 _ 58 107 15.3 10.6 Groom 8 - 27 85

BOWLING AVERAGES Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Average Bradshaw 71.6 17 185 15 12.3 Ryan 75.6 6 376 22 17 Lowe 40.2 6 189 9 21 Daniel 76.3 9 366 1 1 33.3 Team Caps were awarded to the following:— Re-awards: Lowe, Murdoch, Miller, Bradshaw, Groom. New Awards: Dukes, Daniel, Ryan, Perry.

309 Under 15 How were the mighty fallen ! This team, which had slashed and hooked its way through the ranks of the Prep, schools in the Under 14, came completely unstuck against the senior schools. This was not unforeseen. In vain did the coach beg and plead the batsmen to keep a straight bat and have some patience. But no I Every ball had to be hit somewhere, and was usually missed. Aggression is a good characteristic, but must be spliced with discretion. The team has plenty of ability, but will now need to reorganise its approach and realise that good straight bowling can only be met by intelligent and careful batting. The only knock which leaves a memory was Hewitt's long Captain's innings at number 9 in the last game. He showed better batsmen how to play good bowling. The bowling suffered from the departure of Daniel, straight from the Under 14 into the Firsts, and to the sudden ineffectiveness of Rowe. Fortunately Pienaar stepped in with some good fast left-hand swinging stuff. Fielding remained keen as ever, and Hewitt showed increasing ability as captain and wicket-keeper.

MATCHES Results: DURBAN TECH.: 34 (Tinim S wkts. for 4 runs) and 52. KEARSNEY: i06 (M. Huiett 50). D.H.S.: 147 (Pienaar 7 wkts. for 51 runs). KEARSNEY: 39 and 60. GLENWOOD: 86 (M. Huiett 5 wkts. for 8 runs). KEARSNEY: 7 for 0 wkts. Rain. HILTON: i88 for 7 wkts. dec. KEARSNEY: 54. KEARSNEY: 93 (Hewitt 19 not out). MARiTZBURG COLLEGE: 124 for 6 wkts. KEARSNEY "B ": il5 (du Toit 26, Brazier 25, Fearnhead) 21, and 54 for 3 wkts., (Steyn 40 not out). MARiTZBURG COLLEGE" B ": 83 (Brazier 3 for i7) and47, (duToit 3for iO, Groenewaid 3 for i I).

Under 14 Scores. 7th February D.H.S.: 141. (Home) KEARSNEY: 98 (Murray 30). Lost. i4th February KEARSNEY: 16 and 98 (Henderson 42). (Away) HIGHBURY: 45 and 44 for 6. Lost on ist innings. 2ist February KEARSNEY: 88 and 9i for 5 (Murray 48, Voysey 35). (Away) GLENWOOD: 2iO for 6 (Donn 125 not out). Lost. ' 28th February KEARSNEY: 32 and 14. (Home) MARiTZBURG COLLEGE: 125. Lost.

310 ATHLETICS

Captain: J. Sproson. Committee: R. Tolken, N. More and R. Moffit. Kearsney v. Durban Athletic Club, Saturday, 21st March, 1953 The visit of the D.A.C. was a most welcome one, especially as there were no meetings in 1951 or 1952 owing to the fact that the D.A.C. had prior engagements. We were entertained to a good afternoon's athletics, a feature of which was More's fine running in the half mile and 220 yards. in thanking the D.A.C. for their visit, we express the hope that these meetings will be continued on an annual basis, as they have proved of immense value as a preliminary to our own Sports which are usually held a week later.

EVENTS 100 yds. Open: 1st, Sproson (K.); 2nd, Tolken (K.); 3rd, du Toit (K.). Time: 10.8s. 880 yds. Open: 1st, More (K.); 2nd, Nei (D.A.C.): 3rd, Venter (D.A.C.). Time: 4m. 3s. Shot Open: 1st, Frick (K.); 2nd, Pigg (K.); 3rd, Roe (D.A.C.). Dist.: 39ft. 7in. High Jump Open: 1st, Gandy (D.A.C.); 2nd, Eddy (K.); 3rd, Newlands (K.). Height: 5ft. lOin. 440 yds. Open: ist. Venter (D.A.C.); 2nd, Levinkine (D.A.C.); 3rd, Sproson (K.). Time: 5S.4s. Javelin Exhib.: Ist, Roc (D.A.C.); 2nd, Gandy (D.A.C.). Dist.: 146ft. 7in. Hurdles Exhib.: Ist, Lubie (D.A.C.); 2nd, Carelse (K.); 3rd, du Toit (K.). Time: 16.2s. Long Jump Open: Ist, Orrell (D.A.C.); 2nd, Piff (K.); 3rd, Tolken (K.). Dist.: 18ft. Il^ins. Discus Open: Ist, Sproson (K.); 2nd Roc (D.A.C.); 3rd, du Toit (K.). Dist.: 146ft. 2in. 220 yds. Open: Ist, More (K.); 2nd, Chappie (D.A.C.); 3rd, Tolken (K.). Time: 23.3s. Mile Open: Ist, Smith (D.A.C.), 2nd, Nel (D.A.C.); 3rd, Frick (K.). Time: Smin. 8.5s. Relay, Under 13 v. Highbury: Ist, Highbury; 2nd, Kearsney A; 3rd, Kearsney B. Time: 56.5s. Relay Open: Ist, Kearsney A Team; 2nd, D.A.C. A Team; 3rd, Kearsney B Team. Time: 47s.

SPORTS DAY The warm weather was perfect for athletics and provided favourable conditions for many excellent performances. The advantage of cinders on the track circuit was obvious in the many good times which were recorded. We look forward to the day when the whole track has been put under cinders. A popular innovation in this year's programme was the 120 yards Hurdles in the Open, Under 16^ and Under 15 age groups. Our "Helsinki " pattern hurdles, which have been publicised In

311 the press, were designed and constructed at the College. It Is Interesting to record that our hurdles were borrowed for the Natal Athletic Championships In Durban In March. Performances reached an exceptionally high standard as Indicated by the fact that eight new records were established while one was equalled:— Open: N. More, 440 yards and 880 yards. Under IS; P. du Tolt, 100 yards, 220 yards and Discus. Under 14; A. Gage, 880 yards; E. Todd, High Jump. Under IS; Relay, Finnlngley. Under 14; Relay, Finnlngley. After a day of keen competition Finnlngley eventually ran out winners of the Inter-House competition by 974 points to 861. We are indebted to the following for three magnificent trophies to add to our already Imposing array: Mr. H. W. Haley, for Hurdles; Mr. G. R. More, for the best runner-up In the Under 16^ group; Mrs. R. Tolken, for Inter-House Relay Competition. Our appreciation Is extended to Mrs. Goldman and her staff for catering so successfully for the large crowd of visitors and to the ladles who so kindly undertook the responsibility of the teas. A special word of thanks Is due to Mr. Colley and his staff for their fine work on the track and the hurdles. At the end of the day Mr. H. H. Sulln kindly did us the honour of presenting the trophies. J. H. H.

PROGRAMME 75 yds. Under 13: 1st, Robbins; 2nd, Lewis; 3rd, Osier. Time: 9s. 75 yds. Under 14: 1st, Craven: 2nd, Winder; 3rd, Timm. Time: 9.3s. 100 yds. Under 15: 1st, du Toit; 2nd, Beckett; 3rd, Ovenstone. Time: [l.2s. (Record equalled). 100 yds. Under 16^: 1st, Ryan; 2nd, Carelse; 3rd, Moffitt. Time: lls. 100 yds. Open: 1st, More; 2nd, Tolken; 3rd, Sproson. Time: 10.5s. High Jump Under 13: 1st, Robbins; 2nd, Thomas; 3rd, Osier. Height: 4ft. 2in. High Jump Under 14: 1st, Todd; 2nd, Murray; 3rd, Craven. Height: 4ft. 9in. (Record) 880 yds. Under 16^: 1st, Eddy; 2nd, Bradshaw; 3rd, Ford. Time: 2m. 13.3s. 220 yds. Open: 1st, More; 2nd, Tolken; 3rd, Pigg. Time: 23.5s. Long Jump Under 13: 1st, Black; 2nd, Lewis; 3rd, Osier. Dist.: 14ft. 4iin. Long Jump Under 14: 1st, Milne; 2nd, Murray; 3rd, Craven, Timm. Dist.: 15ft. 6iin. Long Jump Under 15: 1st, Beckett; 2nd, Steyn; 3rd, Daniel. Dist.: 16ft. 7in. Long Jump Under 16^: 1st, Ryan; 2nd, Carelse; 3rd, Hall. Dist.: 17ft. S^in. Long Jump Open: 1st, Pigg; 2nd, Doidge; 3rd, Sproson. Dist.: 19ft. Sin. Discus Under 15: 1st, du Toit; 2nd, Steyn; 3rd, Daniel. Dist.: 127ft. 1 1 in. (Record) Discus Open: 1st, Frick; 2nd, Sproson; 3rd, Pigg. Dist.: 128ft. 9in. 100 yds. Under 13: 1st, Robbins; 2nd, Osier; 3rd, Lewis. Time: 12.6s. 100 yds. Under 14: 1st, Craven; 2nd, Winder; 3rd, Milne. Time: i2s. 880 yds. Under 15: 1st, Silburn; 2nd, Steyn; 3rd, Cross. Time: 2m. 26s.

312 High Jump Open: 1st, Newlands: 2nd, Frick; 3rd, Haley. Height; 5ft. I^ln. 220 yds. Under 13: 1st, Lewis; 2nd, Robbins; 3rd, Osier. Time: 29.8s. 220 yds. Under 14: 1st, Craven: 2nd, Timm; 3rd, Milne. Time: 27.2s. 440 yds. Under 164^: 1st, Carelse; 2nd, Eddy; 3rd, Ryan. Time: 56.2s. 880 yds. Open: ist. More; 2nd, Frick; 3rd, Newlands. Time: 2m. 1.4s. (Record) 120 yds. Hurdles Open: Ist, Sproson; 2nd, Haley; 3rd, Tolken. Time: 18.5s. Discus Under 16^: Ist, Mcllwraith; 2nd, Carelse; 3rd, Bradshaw. DIst.: 135ft. 8in. 120 yds. Hurdles Under 15: Ist, Beckett; 2nd, Mellows; 3rd, Pettit. Time: IBs. 120 yds. Hurdles Under 16^: Ist, Carelse; 2nd, Miller; 3rd, Ryan. Time: 17.5s. Shot Open: Ist, Frick; 2nd, Pigg; 3rd, Newlands. Dist.: 40ft. 4jin. Shot Under 16^: Ist, Carelse; 2nd, Moffitt; 3rd, Pearce. Dist.: 34ft. lOin. 440 yds. Open: Ist, More; 2nd, Pigg; 3rd, Frick, Lowe. Time: 51.9s. (Record) High Jump Under 16^: Ist, Eddy; 2nd, Moffitt; 3rd, Ramseyer, Haley. Height: 5ft. 880 yds. Under 13: Ist, Lewis; 2nd, Bryant; 3rd, Osier. Time: 2m. 39.5s. 880 yds. Under 14: Ist, Gage; 2nd, Murray; 3rd, Milne. Time: 2m. 23.4s. (Record) 220 yds. Under 15: Ist, du Toit; 2nd, Beckett; 3rd, Silburn. Time: 24.9s. (Record) 220 yds. Under 16^: Ist, Ryan; 2nd, Carelse; 3rd, Rowe. Time: 25.1s. Mile Under 15: Ist, Rowe, A.; 2nd, Besson; 3rd, Silburn. Time: 5m. 37s. Mile Under 16^: Ist, Eddy; 2nd, Eaton; 3rd, Bradshaw. Time: 5m. 18.7s. Aide Open: Ist, More; 2nd, Frick; 3rd, Newlands. Time: 5m. 21.9s. 880 yds. Non-finalists: Ist, Leigh; 2nd, Jewitt; 3rd, Smit. Time: 2m. 26s. Old Boys' 100 yds.; Ist, Shavell; 2nd, Dyson; 3rd, Atkinson. Time: 10.4s. Relay Under 13: Ist, Finningley; 2nd, Glllingham. Time: 58.7s. Relay Under 14: Ist, Finningley; 2nd, Glllingham. Time: 53.6s. (Record) Relay Under 15: Ist, Finningley; 2nd, Glllingham. Time: 52s. (Record) Relay Under 16^: Ist, Finningley; 2nd, Glllingham. Time: 50s. Relay Open: Ist, Finningley; 2nd, Glllingham. Time: 48.2s. Tug 0* War: Ist, Finningley; 2nd, Glllingham.

Events Previously Decided. Cricket Ball: Under 15: Ist, Murdoch; 2nd, du Toit; 3rd, Brazier. 75yds. Oft. lOin. Under 16^: Ist, Carelse; 2nd, Moffitt; 3rd, Bradshaw. 83yds. Oft. 6in. Open: Ist, More; 2nd, Sproson; 3rd, Newlands. 75yds. Ift. Bin. High Jump Under 15: Ist, Murdoch; 2nd, Groom, G.; 3rd, du Toit. Height: 4ft. B^in. Trophies: Inter-House—Oliver Pearce Finningley. Inter-House Relays—Tolken Finningley. Best Individual Event: Under 13—Hopkins Robbins (100 yds.). Under 14—Pennefather Todd (High Jump). Under 15—Crant Weston du Toit (220 yds.). Under 16^—Les France Ryan (100 yds.). Open—Hulett More (880 yds.). Flat Race—Trewbella - Gage (880 yds.). Field Event—Jollffe du Toit (Discus). Hurdles—Haley Carelse (Under 16^). Best Runner-Up: Open—Sulln Pigg (Long Jump). Under I6i—Alore Carelse (440 yds.). The Rest—Winder Murray (880 yds.).

313 SWIMMING

Captain: M. O. Hall. Committee: N. Smit, T. Downard.

We have lost some of our best performers but the general standard has Improved and once more several standard times had to be lowered. With the new motor our filtration plant worked every day and the water in the bath has been much better than it has ever been in the past. To Mr. Clegg we would like to say" thank you very much" for valuable services rendered. Mr. Clegg has helped with swimming since the bath was completed; he has now taken over the tuck-shop. Glenwood Gala. A relay team of four boys (Hall, Cross, Smit, Fraser) competed in the invitation race and was beaten only by D.H.S. Durban and District Gala. We came third, after D.H.S. and Glenwood. Best performances were by Cross and Henfrey in the Under 15 group. School Gala. The weather was kind and competition keen. We are grateful to Mrs. C. Woods, wife of the Chairman of our Board of Directors, for so graciously giving away the prizes and trophies. The Inter-House Trophy was won by Gillingham, by 387 points to 355.

Trophies were presented as follows:— Inter-House: L. F. Forsyth Rose Bowl: Gillingham. Best Performance: Ian Tirrell Shield: B. Henfrey. Open: Robertson Cup: T. W. Downard. Under 16^: Spradbrow Cup: M. O. Hall. Under 15: Matterson Cup: N. Cross. Under 14: van Gorkom Cup: M. Manning. Under 13: Fearnhead Cup: K. Lewis. Diving: Arthur Levitt Cup: R. N. Tyler. Polo. More interest was displayed but it remains difficult to arrange and fit in matches. We lost 10—I to Glenwood in their bath. We would like to thank Dr. Osier, manager of the Rhodesian swimming team, for an interesting afternoon at the bath.

J. S.

314 PROGRAMME SO yds. Free Style (Open): 1st, Downard; 2nd, Sproson; 3rd, Lindsay. Time: 29.2s. 50 yds. Free Style (Under I6i); 1st, Hall; 2nd, Tyler: 3rd, Fraser. Time: 27.3s. SO yds. Free Style (Under IS); 1st, Fearnhead; 2nd, Cross; 3rd, Henfrey. Time; 29.4s. One Length Free Style (Under 14); 1st, Manning; 2nd, Craven; 3rd, Gage. Time: 18.8s. One Length Free Style (Under 13); 1st, Lewis; 2nd, Osier; 3rd, Russell. Time: 19.9s. Diving (Under IS); 1st, Cross; 2nd, Cohen; 3rd, Henfrey. 100 yds. Free Style (Open): 1st, Downard; 2nd, Sorgenfrel; 3rd, Lindsay. Time: 68.1s. One Length Breast Stroke (Under 14); 1st, Inge; 2nd, de Jongh; 3rd, Hendry. Time: 27s. 100 yds. Free Style (Under I65); 1st, Hall; 2nd, Fraser; 3rd, Tyler. Time: 62.2s. SO yds. Breast Stroke (Under IS); 1st, Henfrey; 2nd, Parkes; 3rd, Cross. Time: 36s. (Record) SO yds. Free Style (Under 14); 1st, Manning; 2nd, Craven; 3rd, Gage. Time: 31.Ss. SO yds. Free Style (Under 13); 1st, Lewis: 2nd, Osier; 3rd, Russell. Time: 32.Ss. SO yds. Breast Stroke (Open): 1st, Tolken; 2nd, Haley; 3rd, Broom. Time: 39.Ss. SO yds. Breast Stroke (Under I61); 1st, Moffitt; 2nd, Bowman; 3rd, Fraser. Time; 38.3s. 100 yds. Free Style (Under IS); 1st, Cross; 2nd, Fearnhead; 3rd, Cohen. Time: 66s. (Equals record) Diving (Under 14); 1st, Bamford; 2nd, Inge; 3rd, Nelems and Gage. Diving (Under 13); 1st, Lewis, 2nd, Lamprecht and de Vaal. 200 yds. Free Style (Open): 1st, Hall; 2nd, Fraser; 3rd, Downard. Time: 2m. 30.4s. 50 yds. Back Stroke (Open): 1st, Sproson; 2nd, Haley; 3rd, Lindsay. Time: 36.7s. SO yds. Back Stroke (Under 16^); 1st, Hall; 2nd, Young; 3rd, Haley. Time: 36.Ss. Diving (Under 16^); 1st, Tyler; 2nd, Ryan; 3rd, Hopewell. Diving (Open): 1st, Broom; 2nd, Haley; 3rd, v. Sorgenfrel and Tolken. House Relay Race (Under 13); 1st, Gillingham. Time: 92.4s. House Relay Race (Under 14); 1st, Finningley. Time: 84s. House Relay Race (Under IS); 1st, Finningley. Time: 80.7s. House Relay Race (Under 16^); 1st, Gillingham. Time: 71.2s. (Record). House Relay Race (Open): 1st, Finningley. Time: 82s. One Length Non-finalists (Under 13 & 14); 1st, Thompson; 2nd, Todd; 3rd, Cole. Time: 23s. Old Boys' SO yds.; 1st, McCarthy; 2nd, Hall; 3rd, Rodda. Time: 27.4s. Polo March: Finningley 3—Gillingham I. Plunge (Open): 1st, Munnich (F.); 2nd, von Sorgenfrel (G.); 3rd, Tolken (G.) Dist.: 41ft. lOin. Plunge (Under 16^); 1st, Young (F.); 2nd, Haley (F.); 3rd, Jenkins (G.) Dist.: 46ft. 8ln.

Trophies: Inter-House—L. F. Forsyth Rose Bowl: Gillingham. Best Performance—Ian Tirrell Shield: B. Henfrey. Best Swimmer in each Age Croup: Open—Robertson Cup: T. Downard. Under I6j—Spradbrow Cup: M. Hall. Under IS—Motterson Cup: N. Cross. Under 14—van Gorkom Cup: M. Manning. Under 13—Fearnhead Cup: K. Lewis. Diving—Arthur Levitt Cup: R. Tyler.

315 RUGBY

A review of the season's rugger will appear in the next Magazine, it might be said here, however, that it is strange that a team which, after the first match or two, has played with more vigour and spirit than any we remember for years, should neverthe less complete a term's football without a victory. Four of the backs can beat 1 1 sees, in the 100 yards: the forwards, though light, have played with great zest; yet, game after game, things have just gone wrong. Sudden mistakes in attack or defence; the missing of easy penalties; small strokes of bad luck here and there; and the nett result is a term without a win. A little more luck, and it could have been so different. At the same time we should pay tribute to the general excellence of other sides met; there are no " weak teams" now, against whom we can be certain of a victory. Congratulations to J. A. Sproson, our captain, on being chosen as centre for Natal Schools against Transvaal Schools.

Matches 2nd May vs. GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Away Lost 0—25 The team had not settled down at all yet, and there was no cohesion. Glenwood kept us penned In our own 25 for most of the first half, and by half- time had scored 16 points. Kearsney played better in the second half, but poor handling by the backs let us down, and it was not long before Glenwood were scoring again. The final score of 25—0 was greater perhaps than the state of the game warranted, but Glenwood, who had already played several matches, were far superior in combination. 9th May vs. MARITZBURG TECH. Home Lost 6—19 Kearsney was still not working as a team. The forwards were rattled and pushed off the ball, and once more the game settled down in our half. In the first half a try, a penalty, and a drop goal were scored In return for a try by Ryan. Poor tackling let the Tech. in again for two more goals, and towards the end du Toit put over a penalty. 16th May vs. ST. HENRY'S Home Lost 9—1 1 This was an exasperating game. We do not wish to belittle our opponents, but there is little doubt that Kearsney were much the better side. We pressed almost continuously throughout. Several good three-quarter movements broke down when tries seemed almost certainties. By half-time More had scored a try, and Francois a penalty, to one goal (6—5). Just after half-time St. Henry's scored a try and a dropped goal, and immediately afterwards More scored a try (9—II). There was no further score, though we pressed again and again, and just could not get over. 20th May vs. WANDERERS UNDER 19 Home Draw 6—6 The team played very well against a much heavier side, who scored twice very early on. du Toit played well, but got little support, and Carelse scored before half-time. Again du Toit made an opening, for Moffitt to score. The Kearsney forwards tired towards the end, but held their opponents out. Better skill at converting would have given us a victory.

316 23rd May vs. DURBAN TECH. Home Lost 3—6 Another " might-have-been." Kearsney attacked almost throughout the game. In fact we were seldom outside the Tech. 25, yet a penalty goal brought our defeat. Our main fault was the Inability to win the set scrums, and this meant that our fast three-quarters had little opportunity, otherwise we surely would have scored many tries. Miller scored our only points. 28th May vs. VOORTREKKER Away Lost 5—11 Voortrekker scored from the kick-off and were five points up. This was followed by two penalties, and at half-time they were leading by 1 1 points to nil. In the second half Kearsney had all the game. The forwards completely dominated play and the line kept moving, yet always there seems to be a missing link which just prevents the finishing touches being added. Haley scored from good forward work, and du Tolt converted. Two easy penalties were awarded, both of which were missed, and there was no further score. This missing of easy kicks is letting us down game after game, and It seems that someone should be putting In a lot of practice at this aspect of the game. 6th June vs. MARITZBURG COLLEGE Home Lost 3—8 This was a disappointing game, though once again we were quite as good as our opponents. College were soon eight points up, with a goal and a penalty. On the other hand we missed several penalties, and only one was converted, by du Tolt. Several times we crowded upon the College line and just could not get over, and several promising three-quarter movements came to nothing. These narrow defeats, which might so easily have gone the other way, leave one with the feeling that the team, which Is full of keenness and has no little talent, has never succeeded In co-ordinating Itself Into a harmonious whole. 13th June vs. DURBAN HIGH SCHOOL Home Lost 3—19 In the first half we were the better side. We attacked right from the start, and before long du Tolt was clean away, crossed the line, and In trying to get round to the posts, dropped the ball! In return, D.H.S. scored a penalty. So we were behind, as usual. D.H.S. scored again from a loose scrum, and at half- time were 6—0. In the second half D.H.S. were on the attack. Two quick tries were converted, and within minutes the score was 16—0. Kearsney did not slacken, but there seemed little likelihood now of making up the leeway, and our only score was a penalty by Bradshaw. 20th June vs. PORT NATAL Away Draw 3—3 We were lucky to draw this match. Port Natal were on the attack nearly throughout, and only desperate defence and some bad luck prevented their scoring several times. Moffit put In a brilliant run of 50 yards down the touch line to score, and we were undeservedly three points up. Port Natal equalised three minutes from time with a penalty. How often have these penalties been our undoing! 22nd June vs. RONDEBOSCH BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL Home Lost 0—12 Rondebosch had had an unbeaten season In the Cape, and had defeated D.H.S. by fifteen points within a few hours of disembarking from the train. It Is understood that our cricket scorers turned up with their score books. From the kick-off the Rondebosch fly-half, who was the most dangerous player we met all the season, nearly scored, and this seemed a foretaste of joys to come. And yet the Kearsney forwards played like terriers In the loose. We were heavily outwelghted in the set scrums, yet won half of them. The Rondebosch back line never really got moving at all, thanks to our fast-breaking forwards, of whom Carelse and Hall were conspicuous, and their four tries all came from

317 individual movements by their halves, who were very dangerous. Although as a team we were not in the same class as our opponents (after all, they have i,iOO boys to choose from!) we can be very well satisfied at having kept the score down to such low proportions.

Second XV vs. NORTHLANDS 1st XV Lost 0—31. vs. NORTHLANDS 1st XV Lost 3—19. vs. DURBAN TECH. 2nd XV Draw 3—3. vs. D.H.S. 2nd XV Lost 3—18.

Under 15 vs. GLEN WOOD Lost 0—14. vs. MARiTZBURG TECH. Lost 0—I I. vs. ST. HENRYS Lost 6—11. vs. DURBAN TECH Won 6—3. vs. VOORTREKKER Lost 0—5. vs. MARITZBURG COLLEGE .. Lost 3—9. vs. D.H.S Lost 3—8. vs. PORT NATAL Won 6—0.

Under 14 vs. HIGHBURY Won 23—3. vs. NORTHLANDS Lost 3—14* vs. NORTHLANDS Won 9—5. vs. DURBAN TECH Won 19—8. vs. DURBAN HIGH SCHOOL ... Lost 0—13.

Under 13 vs. HIGHBURY Won 3—0. "A" vs. ST. HENRY'S Lost 0—33. "B " vs. ST. HENRY'S Lost 0—24. "A" (Replay) vs. ST. HENRY'S Draw 6—6. "B " vs. ST. HENRY'S Lost 3—6. vs. TREVERTON Won 10—8.

TENNIS

Captain: D. Lowe. Vice-Captain: B. von Sorgenfrei. The tennis team has had an enjoyable term, though weakened by the occasional absence of their captain. We participated again for the Brian Deness Trophy, which we won last year. This time we were not so fortunate, yielding the honour to Hilton. We defeated Maritzburg Tech. 6—0 and St. Charles 4—2, but lost to Maritzburg College I—5, and to Hilton 0—6. We gained a total of 15 points out of 52. We have also played two friendly matches, with Durban Girls' High School, and Epworth. The former team offered very strong resistance, and the match ended a tie, 56 points each. We managed to defeat our sister school by 54 games to 23. Kearsney also participated in the Durban Lawn Tennis Associa tion Singles Tournament for boys and girls, on 22nd May. Lowe, von Sorgenfrei and Court represented Kearsney, but we returned without laurel wreaths.

318 CADET NOTES

Thanks to the willing co-operation of the Instructional Staff at Natal Command," A " Company has undertaken a programme of field-training that has been maintained throughout the Half. Meanwhile " B" Company has plodded away at drill and is now turning out quite smartly. After some initial difficulties, the Band settled down to hard work, and extra practices during the second term have resulted in considerably improved playing. Shooting practices have been carried out with considerable keenness and some good shots are developing. It is pleasant to see a big improvement among the younger boys. Mr. Rutherford Smith is a newcomer on the instructional side and his enthusiasm is proving quite infectious. His assistance is very much appreciated. Twenty boys attended the Natal Command Cadet Bisley held at the Durban iSlorth Range on 15th May. Unfortunately the results were not up to the standard attained in the practices. The highest scorer from Kearsney was Fearnhead who put on 90. Congratula tions to him on being chosen as a member of the Junior Team to represent Natal in the Inter-Command Bisley that will be held in July. Pettit showed up well in the Junior Brick Team for he demolished a brick with each of the six shots allowed him. Two teams of four boys each entered for the Petiet Cup Com petition on 16th May. One gained eighth place with a score of 372, and the other was placed eighteenth with a score of 332. 400 is the possible. The highest scorer was again Fearnhead with 96. Other good scorers were Pettit, 94; R. Rindel, 93; and Khaled 90.

Appointments. We welcome to the Detachment 2/Lt. L. D. S. Glass who has joined us from Malvern High School Detachment. Student Officers: C. G. Carelse, R. F. Tolken, J. H. Newlands, G. A. Munnich, P. Haley, R. B. Mcllwralth. Sergeont-A1a;ors; E. J. Prick ("A" Company), J. A. Hunt (" B" Company). Sergeants: N. R. More, D. Beatty, D. H. Lowe, J. C. Milne, D. H. Vallntine, N. M. Smit. Corporals: D. C. Roberts, P. T. Francois, D. A. Hopewell, J. A. Cunningham, P. du Tolt, R. P. Ramseyer, J. S. Barker, L. Z. Deenik, D. L. Kyle, J. Bull. Band Appointments. Drum-Major: J. A. Sproson (for third year); Sergeant-Bugler: M. O. Hall: Sergeant-Drummer: S. D. Rowe; Corporal-Bugler: R. N. Tyler; Corporal-Drummer: B. J. von Sorgenfrei.

319 KEARSNEY COLLEGE OLD BOYS' CLUB

Proposed Programme for Re-Union Week-End 5th-7th September, 1953

Saturday: 1.00 p.m. Lunch. 2.15 p.m. Rugby Match: Natal Old Boys vs. Rest. 3.30 p.m. Rugby Match: Past vs. Present. 7.30 p.m. Re-Union Dinner. 9.00 p.m. Bridge, Table Tennis, Canasta, Darts, "20 Questions," Carpet Bowls. 10.30 p.m. Coffee in Houses.

Sunday: 7.45 a.m. Communion Service. 8.30 a.m. Breakfast. 9.00 a.m. Re-Union Photograph. 1 1.00 a.m. Tea. 1.00 p.m. Buffet Lunch. 3.45 p.m. Tea. 4.00 p.m. Annual General Meeting. 5.30 p.m. Light Organ Music. 6.30 p.m. Hot Supper. 7.30 p.m. Re-Union Service. 8.30 p.m. Organ Recital. 9.30 p.m. Tea.

Monday: 8.00 a.m. Breakfast. 9.30 a.m. Softball, Tennis, Bowls, Golf, etc. 1 1.00 a.m. Tea at Pavilion. 12.30 p.m. Farewell Lunch. 2.30 p.m. Annual Cadet Band Competition— Kingsmead, Durban. 8.00 p.m. Durban Branch Dance—Athlone Hotel.

As soon as Old Boys know whether they can come, and over what period, will they please advise me. This wiil greatly facilitate arrange ments for board and bedding. J. H. Hopkins.

320 Club Officers, 1952-53. President: A. B. Theunissen, 78 Tregoning Street, Linksfield, Johannesburg. Vice-President: A. M. Foss, Box 95, Durban. Hon. Secretary: J. H. Hopkins, Botha's Hill. Hon. Treasurer: M. J. Collins, Box 128, Westvllle, Natal. Representatives on Board of Governors: M. M. F. Poole, A. B. Theunissen, M.B.E. Alembers of Executive: j. A. Chick, N. Reeves, I. W. D. Stones, P. H. Hind, J. F. Reece (Ed. Magazine). The following are co-opted: J. N. Hulett (retiring President), J. H. Charter (Johan nesburg).

Durban Branch. Chairman: J. A. Chick, P.O. Kloof. Vice-Chairman: B. Theunissen. Hon. Sec. and Treasurer: I. W. D. Stones, Box 1453, Durban. Executive Committee: A. H. Doldge, O. McLaverty, M. J. Rodda. Hon. Auditor: A. T. Wlnshlp.

Johannesburg Branch. Chairman: A. B. Theunissen, M.B.E., 78 Tregoning Street, Linksfield, Johannesburg. Vice-Chairmdn: J. H. Charter. Hon. Secretary: G. R. Niven, Box 1 189, Johannesburg. Hon. Treasurer: D. G. Gardner, c/o S.A.B.C., Box 395, Pleters- burg, N. Transvaal. Executive Committee: J. G. A. Coutts, P. C. Taylor, G. M. Gillies, I. H. D. Lund, E. J. Needham.

Zululand Branch. Chairman: D. R. Nightingale, Inyezane, Ginglndhlovu. Secretary and Treasurer: J. D. Raw, Box 26a, EmpangenI Rail. Executive Committee: D. Clark, D. J. Munro, B. Hulett, K. Sanders.

321 OLD BOYS' NEWS

Marriages. D. W. Barker, H. C. Corbishley, G. R. Foss, P. N. Garbutt, L. N. W. Hume, G. C. Jacobs, W. M. Jacobs, S. Love, R. A. Pyott, J. Redgment, K. Shimwell, B. L. Vowles, H. N. Walker.

Engagements. D. Beckett, F. R. Chick, N. Colepeper, D. G. Comlnos, M. L. Coppin, L. Dyson, D. G. Gardner, P. E. Metcalf, H. Pencharz, O. D. D. Putteriil, P. J. Wills.

Births. G. G. Ballard (daughter), R. Buttervyorth (son), P. P. Chaplin (son), B. J. P. Duranty (son), G. C. Harrison (son), S. G. M. Lee (daughter), A. P. Lowe (daughter), R. C. McLeod (daughter), D. J. Munro (son), C. E. Pope (son), A. Stockll (son), J. H. Worth (daughter).

Death. On going to press we learned of the sudden death of Walter Hulett (21-24), a foundation scholar. We offer deep sympathy to all his relations. A fuller reference will be found in the next edition of the Chronicle.

Rev. H. L. Albertyn (41-46) is now on full plan at Stutterheim and enjoying the work immensely. He finds heartening results from his work. Chorally, he has been taking the Bass Solo in Steiner's "Crucifixion." D. Anger (46-50) writes from the" bundu" in S. Rhodesia and says," The bush life is interesting but I don't think I'll be able to stand it much longer. Already I'm feeling' bush-happy'." I. Balcomb (36-44) is doing clerical work at the Darnall Mill. J. H. Boyd (45) has obtained his M.P.S. and is working in Johannesburg. M. A. Brand (49-52) is working with Hind Bros., Durban. N. L. Blaine (25-28) writes from Gingindhlovu and hopes to send his son to us. Dr. G. V. Blaine (25-28) is now in the pathological laboratories, Salisbury. A. Bulman (46-50) learned his cricket with us, but took a repeat-Matric course at Maritzburg College and was selected as opening bat for Natal Schools, at Pretoria. He has scored well since In Club Cricket. A. S. Brass (42-47) has tried in vain to organise an Old Boys' Branch in Cape Town. He has passed his finals in the Institute of Administration and Commerce of S.A. exam, with the only distinctions in South Africa in Law and Costing.

322 W.S. Brass (45-48) passed his first year B.Sc. Engineering last year at Cape Town University. R. C. Barnes (40-43) is with the Shell Co., Durban. D. F. A. Bland (50-52) is enjoying his work with International Harvester, Durban. A. K. Carter (48-51) is engaged in full-time ballet work in Durban, and gave help in "King's Rhapsody." J. W. Coventry (48-52) is taking a Mechanical Course at Maritzburg Tech., involving both theoretical and practical work. J. W. Clayton (33-41) has been transferred to the Durban Branch of Stewarts & Lloyds. R. A. Coventry (43-47) writes from Kent, England," i am on a farm here and combining business with pleasure. A friend and I have just returned from a two-week visit to Paris and Switzerland. In the latter country we had bright sunshine and plenty of ski-ing. I was very impressed by the clean and fast Swiss trains—rather different from the S.A.R. We have spent a while in London and have loved the English countryside. Later we hope to go to Scotland and the Lake District. We plan to return to South Africa in September via the East Coast route." (A further letter appears elsewhere.) D. C. Dykes (46-50) played for Rhodes University First XV against Natal University, encountering an old friend in W. B. Letcher (44-49), who scored twice, to give Natal a 12—8 victory. V. G. Dicks (30-33) has settled on a Vermiculite farm at Botha's Hill, but has suffered acute anxiety from the prolonged and critical illness of his daughter. V. Davy (38-46) farms at Drummond, but plays cricket with much success at Pinetown, and recently won the Hill Crest tennis singles championship. D. G. Gardner (39-48), writing in January, says," At the moment we are busy making the necessary alterations for the new equipment on the English S.A.B.C. programme transmitter. The old one has been working for six years and is now obsolete." Writing later, he says," I have now been transferred to the transmitting station at Pietersburg. They picked a staff of eight from all over South Africa, and I feel it an honour to be one of those chosen." E. T. E. Hansen (47-50) played cricket throughout the season for the Free State. Though chosen as a bowler, his best success came with the bat, including 88 vs. Eastern Province. Lieut. L. B. E. Hulett(29-35) was a member of the South African contingent in the Coronation Procession, London. G. Max Hulett (21-24), a School foundation member, is managing director of Hulett Real Estate & Investment Co., Port Elizabeth. R. D. Hirst (49-50) writes in interesting fashion from Kingswood School, England, where he was captain of his House, Colts XV. G. C. Harrison (41-44) is engineer to Shell Co., Durban, on their Island View installation. D. G. Hudson (36-38) is with the Shell Co., Durban. W. F. C. Jex (24-27) read a paper entitled "Looking Ahead" at the 27th annual congress of South African Sugar Technologists, in March. R. J. Ireland (46-51) played cricket for Wanderers Reserve side, Johannesburg. O. W. K. Jackson (49-52) has been in Johannesburg, for health reasons, and has held a temporary post on the staff of St. Peter's Prep. School. Our hearty congratulations to A. R. (Billy) King (45-48) on becoming our first double Provincial colour. Already chosen to play for Natal at rugger (including the match against the Wallabies), he was selected as opening bowler against Free State and Transvaal, and bowled with marked success.

323 A. D. (Alphonse) Lee (39-40) had the honour Of being one of the only two South Africans selected to sing in the Westminster Abbey Choir at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth. L. A. H. Lewis (42-43) has been admitted as Conveyancer In the Supreme Court, Pletermarltzburg. During the past term he brought a debating team to Kearsney, as reported elsewhere. A. P. Lowe (32-38) keeps very fit In the farming business near Dundee, R. I. Leisegang (42-47) has obtained his B.A., LI.B., with Distinction. M. S. Mannlon (47-52) Is playing for Wanderers Under 19" A," Johannes burg, at full-back. M. B. McCarthy (48-50) is apprentice with the E.S.C., Congella, Durban. P. E. Metcalf (44-47) has obtained his M.Sc., Natal, with a thesis on Wattle Diseases. H, I. Mackenzie (45-48) obtained his B.Sc., Natal, In Agriculture, with distinction In Animal Husbandry. He Is thinking of continuing his studies In Europe or the States. C. W. Mundell (46-51) has joined the WItwatersrand-Native Labour Association. P. C. Marshall (49-52) has been accepted Into the Engineering Faculty at WItwatersrand. He has been able to help with Cadet Band work on the Rand. I. D. MacGregor (47-52) returned home to Calcutta after leaving Kearsney, and went thence to Aberdeen University, Scotland. A letter of his appears elsewhere. A. Moon (49-52) has been working In the Dynamite Factory, Modderfontein, and studying part-time for his B.Sc. The work Is exacting, but Intensely Interesting. E. J. Needham (46-51) came second in the South African Championships 200 yards, butterfly stto^e, after leading almost the whole way. B. L. Nllsen (28-28), who Is farming at Empangeni, hopes to send us his son soon.' G. S..PIke (43-51) has gone to Rhodes, to take his B.A. B, M. Philips (50-52) has gone to England for a holiday. He was In time for the Coronation, and thereafter Intended to tour Europe by motor coach. On his return he hopes to take up salesmanship. H. D. Pennefather (39-45) is FIson's representative at Empangeni. T. D, Pennefather (39-43) Is with Lever Bros., Durban. O. D. D. Putterlll (45-46) is doing part-time lecturing In Electricity at the Technical College, Johannesburg. He continues his choir work with enthusiasm. G. C. Richardson (47-49) has been sent overseas by his firm, Mackay Bros., to study the manufacture of fridges, radios, etc.. In England and on the Continent. He hopes, while there, to do plenty of sight-seeing. We offer our sincere sympathies to A. E. Raw (28-38) and his wife on the tragic death of their little daughter, after only two days' Illness. P. R, Randall (47-52) Is with a printing firm In Durban. We hope that, as our only Matric English distinction ever, he will ultimately turn from the mechanical side of printing to the literary. H, R. Roffe (42-46) has returned from England and is now working with the Globe Chair Factory at Jacobs, Durban. J. D. Raw (28-37) has been re-elected Secretary of the Zululand Branch of the K.C.O.B.C., and portions of a letter of his appear below. He was also area organising secretary to the United Party during the election campaign, much to the neglect of his farm work.

324 C. Rindel (49-52) is working with Messrs. Halsey, Button & Perry, Durban, and in the meantime is studying for his C.A. He has been accepted, after an audition, into the West Street Church Choir, as a tenor. G. H. Stein (40-44) was selected to open the Transvaal innings several times with Eric Rowan, beginning with 33 and 38 not out against Griqualand. He, P. R. Davidson, E. T. Hansen and A. R. King are our only Currie Cup players to date. G. M. H. Shires (46-50) has been accepted into the Veterinary Research Station, Pretoria, being one of the only two accepted from Natal University, and only fifteen in the Union. H. L. Scheffer (39-40) was secretary of the organising committee to arrange Coronation celebrations at Estcourt. P* Scott (48-52) has gone to Bedford School, England, for Post-Matric studies. He writes," The thing that strikes me most is the energy of the boys. There are endless societies all run by the boys themselves. There is also a different attitude to work—we have much more of it, and do much in our spare time. I have joined the Debating Society and feel that being a member of the K.C.L.D.S. has been of immense value ... I did nothing brilliant at our Sports, coming third in the 880, fifth in the mile, and sixth in the Steeplechase. I just managed to get the necessary seven points for my House Colours." B. Stokoe (49-52) has gone overseas on a tour of the British isles and Europe. On his return he is being articled to a firm of Auditors in Durban. F. M. Tenqulst (44-48) is in the Bank at Muizenberg. A. J. Tedder (46-50) narrowly escaped very serious injury through being gored by a bull. Although his nose was broken and face lacerated, he managed to fling himself into a river, and so escaped. Congratulations to R, A. J. Taylor (41-47) on annexing the Natal scrum- half position and playing consistently well. He played against the Wallabies in their opening match and played an admirable game. Rev. J. L. B. Taylor (42-43) writes from Zastron," Well, having left the desert sands of Windhoek, the camel-thorn trees and the lions, I now find myself among the wheat and maize lands, the Basuto blankets and the Eternal Hills .. . I shall always be grateful for the spiritual background that Kearsney gave to so many of us. My first attempt at public speaking was made at the Friday night prayer meeting. It was a' shaky do,' but it broke the ice for me." L. C. Tarr (47-52) writes to say that he finds the work at Cedara of great interest. A. B. Theunissen (29-31) has been appointed General Manager to the Industrial & Commercial Holdings Group, Ltd., who manufacture everything from artificial pearls to yeast and motor cars. This will entail regular visits, in magnificent car provided, to Natal, the Free State and Cape. We think it must be the lack of hair on top that does it. P. J. Wills (42-45), who has acquired his M.P.S. and a fiancee, has left for Salisbury, where he is hoping to find work as a chemist. R. S. Woolliams (49-52) is with Marconi (S.A.) Ltd. in their radio workshops at Baragwanath Aerodrome. He has been posted to check the S.A.A.F. Harvards, a responsible job, for human lives depend on the efficiency of the radios. F. N. Whitney (49-52) is with Tatton & Pledger, sports agencies, in Durban. J. H. Worth (31-32), who has been Manager of the South Africa Liberal, Bloemfontein, for some years, has just been transferred to Cape Town. Dr. O. J. Wilkinson (35-38) is now working in the Government Service in Basutoland, at Mokhotlong. N. H. Walker (38-45) Is Manager of Sacca's Ltd., Odendaalsrus, and is playing rugger for the Free State. He has been nominated for the Springbok Trials.

325 p. R. Young (42-47) has returned from Cliff College, England, Is now con tinuing his studies for the Methodist Ministry at Rhodes University. J. M. Nightingale (25-27) visited the School during the July holidays and was interested to compare the "new " Kearsney with the "old " which he attended when we were on the North Coast. His home is in Kenya, and he was just returning from a visit to England where he saw the Coronation. He is heavily engaged in public work in Kenya and occupies several important positions. He is in the middle of the Mau-Mau area, and has definite ideas of his own as to how the trouble should be dealt with. The strain of having to live with revolver handy every hour of the day and night, plus over-work, told on his health and made a period of leave essential. Jim asks us to publish the correct facts about his family—he has four sons and two daughters. Hearty congratulations, Jim. It was indeed pleasant to see you again. The following Old Boys have this year played First League cricket in Durban: B. L. Stewart (43-48), Old Collegians; J. Atkinson (47-50), D. G. Leather (44-47), B. B. Shagam (43-46), all with Technical College.

ZULULAND NEWS

J. D. Raw (28-37) writes:— G. M. Garbutt (38-44) has left Rattrays at KwambonambI to work for Natal Estates. L. N. W. Hume (39-42) and G. R. Foss (39-47) are both newly-wed and installed in their own homes under their new bosses. B. Mumby (33) has sold his farm and is joining a large earth-moving company. B. L. Nllsen (27-28) is farming in Empangeni. L. E. Howeiis (26-27) is doing a roaring trade as salesman in his brother's garage at Empangeni, while the trees planted on his farm grow to maturity. G. C. Jacobs (30-37) is working at the new paper factory on the Tugela. A. W. S. Mortifee (25) has retired from Parliamentary life owing to the illness of his wife. D. Munro (34-39) is Chief Engineer at Umfolozi Mill, the biggest sugar mill in South Africa. A. E. Raw (28-38) goes to Johannesburg in mid-June to represent his branch of the Torch Commando.

326 A. B. Theunissen (29-31), President of the Club, writes:— VISITS TO ZULULAND AND DURBAN BRANCHES On Thursday, 26th March, I9S3, the Headmaster and I paid a most enjoyable contact visit to the Zululand Branch. The Committee had arranged a dinner at the Imperial Hotel, Empangeni. Fifteen of us sat down to a most convivial and enjoyable dinner. The gathering comprised the following Old Boys: D. Clark (21-27), D. R. Nightingale (24-33), B. L. Nilsen (27-28), J. D. Raw (28-37), A. B. Theunissen (29-31), O. Tedder (31-37), D. J. Munro (34-39), R. G. Foss (39-47), H. Pennefather (39-45), N. Nisbet (40-41), J. Harding (42), I. C. Hume (43-47), B. J. Nieuwoudt (43-44) and H. M. Pope (45-47). A feature of the gathering was that every year from the Foundation Year until 1947 was represented and the Committee is to be congratulated on securing such a good turnout. Many of the chaps had travelled long distances. After speeches of welcome and replies by the Headmaster, giving details of developments at College, and by the President, who stressed the importance of attending the 1953 re-union, a strong committee was elected to manage the affairs of the Branch for the next year. Desmond Nightingale was elected Chair man, with Desmond Raw as Secretary, together with committee representatives chosen on a regional basis. When the gathering broke up at a late hour, I left with a feeling that" all's well" with the Zululand Branch and that we can look forward to much good work and enthusiasm in the future. On Friday, lOth April, 1953, the Headmaster and I paid a contact visit to the Durban Branch. The Meeting was unfortunately not completely representa tive. I conveyed greetings to those present and aroused enthusiasm for the fine re-union week-end which our Sub-Committee has arranged from 5th to 7th September. In the absence of the Chairman, who was away on business in Johannesburg, Polly Winship, for so long a stalwart in Club affairs, made a gracious speech of welcome to us both. The policy of the Committee in encouraging these contact visits is a sound one and I hope that successive Presidents, supported by members of the Staff and the Secretary, will be able to make such visits a regular feature of the Club's activities. The only cause for regret as regards the two visits briefly described above, was that our cheery and hardworking Secretary, Jimmy Hopkins, was unavoidably prevented from accompanying us on either occasion.

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Vol. 3, No. 8 December, 1953

EDITORIAL

The story is told of an African explorer who, being compelled to make two forced marches on consecutive days, on the third day found his native carriers sitting upon the ground and refusing to move. On being rebuked and questioned, they replied," We are waiting for our souls to catch up with our bodies." This is no place for undue moralising, but there is no doubt that we live in an age when the physical is far outstripping the moral. Fundamentally our brains are probably little more developed than in the days of Socrates—for what are 2,000 years in the system of evolution ?—but the application of scientific fact to scientific fact has a snowball effect and the avalanche seems ready to break, and destroy everything by its momentum. In other words, we have reached a point scientifically when we can destroy the world, but we have not reached the stage morally when we can control our new-found powers. They tell us that human life can go on for another million years. Can it ? It has come a long way in the last fifty years; perhaps it will go even further in the next fifty. As for existing for another million—or thousand-— that seems, frankly, nonsense, unless some tremendous radical change comes over human character, and there seems little reason why it should. It is time we turned our attention to creative rather than destructive forces. South Africa has many problems peculiar to itself, little understood by distant critics. Always we have the black-white relationship. If too greatly strained, it would not lead to world destruction, but it could lead to awful trouble in Africa. Here it is our duty to create and build up. Help, sympathy, tolerance wi ■ go_ a long way. It is good to know that there are so many 329 people who devote life and substance, freely and voluntarily, to the welfare of the more backward races. Missions and hospitals are doing a great work. We refer to them in this issue, and trust you will read and ponder. We are proud here of examination successes and sporting victories, but we shall be prouder still if boys go forth from Kearsney imbued with the idea of service towards those less fortunate than themselves.

KEARSNEY COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT FUND

When the Board of Governors took the bold step in 1939 and moved the College to Botha's Hill, it was inevitable that the time would come when plans would have to be drawn up for the next phase. That is where we have arrived to-day and the Board of Governors has a scheme to realise this in two stages: firstly, the building of some specialist classrooms and the accommodation of some 30 additional boys; and later the building of another Boarding House and other necessary buildings. This scheme is to cover the next five years but the first part will be achieved in 1954. The Development Fund was given a wonderful start from our ever-generous friend and patron Mr. A. H. Smith, O.B.E. He gave three thousand guineas. The country was then mapped out into areas and local organisers appointed for each. A generai appeal was sent out and our friends and old boys responded splendidly. In cash and promises we have to-day some £7,700 and a further gift of £i,000 from the Rhodes Trust. As the Board were waiting only for us to raise £7,500 before commencing, we are now at the point where the Architects are busy drawing up the plans for the first part of the development. 1953 has thus been a year of substantial progress and the College which is so much a part of our very selves is going to play both a larger and more vital part in the life of this lovely and rapidly developing country of ours. Long may she continue to do so. STANLEY G. OSLER.

PRIZE-GIVING

Mr. P. H. Hind, the new Chairman of the Board of Governors, opened his remarks by paying generous tribute to his predecessor, Mr. C. A. Woods,for his enthusiastic leadership during the initiation period of the new Development Scheme. This scheme was now getting under way, and the first stage—the building of new class rooms—would commence in the following year. As an Old Boy

330 of the School, Mr. Hind spoke affectionately of the happiness and value of the six years he had had with us, and he personally would do all in his power to help a development project which would place the influence of Kearsney within the reach of even more boys than it at present held. Mr. Hind introduced our guests of the day. Rev. and Mrs. J. Wesley Hunt, and then called upon the Headmaster to make his report.

HEADMASTER'S REPORT This year has been distinguished by the good examination results, the Dedication of the Chapel Organ, the improved showing of the School in sport, and the initiation of the Five Year Development Scheme.

Health and Numbers. I am glad to report that the health of the boys has been remarkably good. The School is full to capacity. Indeed the pressing applications have made it necessary for us to limit severely all entries of day boys from now on. I regret this in many ways, but as classroom space Is so short this Is quite unavoidable.

Staff. I have to report on a few staff changes. We are all immensely sad to have to say good-bye to Rev. Timm who has been guide, philosopher and friend to so many boys and members of staff. He has brought a wise and wholesome spirit of tolerance and understanding into his work and left an abiding mark on the College. There Is many a boy and member of staff who will remember to the end of his days the ripe richness of his experience which he was ever ready to place at hand of his neighbour. We shall miss him much. We wish Mrs. Timm and himself great happiness in Pietermaritzburg, also great usefulness. Mr. Glass who is returning to University for a study course In History carries with him the good wishes of the staff and boys. We wish him a period of successful post-graduate work. We were glad to welcome Mr. Viljoen on to the staff at the beginning of this year and thank him for the splendid way in which he has fitted into the life of the School. Our public examination results in last December's Matric and J.C. were satisfying and were as follows:— Matric: 5 First Class; 13 Second Class; 2 Third Class. S. Leading; 4 Third Class. (5 failed). J.C.: 20 First Class; 13 Second Class; 9 Third Class. (5 failed). It was pleasing to see the large number of distinctions in the Matric and the large number of bursaries awarded to the J.C. Class. Ten boys won N.E.D. bursaries. This was a record which we are not likely to equal for some time. It worked out that just over one in four candidates was a bursary winner. I should like to comment for a moment on these results in order to con gratulate the boys on their well rewarded efforts; and the staff on their share in this achievement. It is right, however, to remember that exam, success is by no means the acid test of a successful education. True education consists in what abides in a boy after he has forgotten a lot of the stuff which he learned; such things as the love of learning, of truth, justice, a deeper understanding and appreciation of his fellow man, his social attitude and his wider charity of feeling and outlook. We teachers have a great responsibility ever to keep the greater goal before us, for our lives inevitably narrow down to smaller confines. And if we by reason of Impatience, our own tensions, our lack of human understanding scar

331 an unfolding personality, we do a grave injustice to high Heaven. I say this very humbiy for I believe our trust is to help achieve the highest potential for the individual, and to place in his hands such help as we can to permit him to self-sculpture an adequate and secure personality. Development Scheme. The big matter before us to-day Is the Development Scheme. What is visualized by the Board of Governors is a School in the region of 300, i.e. the building of two more Houses. However, this is a very expensive dream and we have had to come back to earth and plan now for the erection of additional classrooms, and within the next few years, of a new House. I am glad of this public opportunity to thank those who have been interested in our progress and helped us with enthusiasm and with good works. Their encouragement has been a most warming experience. To-day we have passed the goal that the Board of Governors set us for the first phase, viz. £7,500, by yet another thousand pounds which the Trustees of the Rhodes Trust have given us. For this help—not the first either—we are deeply grateful. Old Boys. The Old Boys have played a steadily Increasing part in the development of this College and are doing so even more energetically and usefully to-day. You, Sir, are the first Old Boy who has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Governors. It is a well-deserved honour and we all here wish to express to you both the pride of the College and its great happiness in this honour that you have merited. Also for the first time an Old Boy member of the Staff, Mr. Jimmy Hopkins, had been made President of the Old Boys' Club. We offer him our warm congratulations. It is quite impossible to cover adequately the manifold life of a school like this for a whole year, in the time at our disposal, nor to do justice to staff and boys. But I am comforted in the knowledge that you have all been here for our special occasions and so know as much about the life here as I do; to go into great detail would be out of place this afternoon. May I, however, pay tribute to the staff for their co-operative pull, their enthusiasm and willingness to help: to the boys for their achievements in the many activities of the life of the College. In music, candidates for the first time were entered for the theoretical examinations of the Royal Schools of Music. All our candidates were successful. The Choir has again played a noteworthy part in inculcating a love for music and a cultural tradition. The Concert at Michaelmas and the Carol Service by Candlelight were attended by a large crowd of friends and music lovers. The Art Section has achieved much and it is a great source of pleasure to see boys creatively interested in art, for to-day the myth of the caveman philistine still persists and sport and vacant running around are erroneously thought to be preferable to leisure and cultural interests. Our Athletic results this year have, for our size, been exceptionally good both at the College and in competitive meetings. The Rugby XV played clean football and held their opponents well. Cricket, from having been at a low ebb, has improved out of all recognition. We have this year more than held our own with the senior schools in Natal. Mr. Best, to whose enthusiasm the improved Oval also is due, has recently been helped by Roy MacLean. Our successes in this sphere are appreciatively recorded. Tennis too has been good and the Interest more widespread. Swimming is to-day one of our major sports and it is receiving every encouragement from Mr. Storm and Mr. Tirrell. In shooting the general high standard is maintained. The Band, after early difficulties, became a creditable musical body by the time of the competitions. It has added much to the impressiveness of special occasions.

332 Our Cadet Corps received unusually liberal assistance from the Defence Force Instructors this year. In this connection one wonders when the Report of the Commission, which was appointed two years ago to go Into the matter of Cadet Training, will be published. I am very interested as I criticised severely the following matters:— (o) the lack of Incentive; (fa) the persisting monotony of the same work over five years; (c) conflict between the educationalist who Is preparing people to set a high value on human life, and those authorities who wish to Introduce weapon training, etc. Into cadet training; and (d) the more positive contributions which could be obtained by using the time taken up by drill etc. for training in machines, map making and navigation, simple constructional engineering, e.g. bridge building and so on. The Organ was dedicated In February by the then President of Conference, our distinguished visitor of to-day. Mr. Gram's regular monthly organ recitals are growing Increasingly popular. They fill a need and we are glad to meet It. The English Literary and Debating Society has flourished and one Inter- school debate was held. For the second year in succession we have had the honour of sending down a senior (David Lowe) to address the Durban City Parliament. The Scientific Society holds termly meetings and has had an interesting year both of lectures and activities. The Dramatic Society produced a number of one act plays and Intends being more ambitious next year. I do not think that we can ever be really proud of our educational system until we have Improved our techniques and facilities to the point where motivation as a power Is fully harnessed. Real and efficient learning Is largely dependent upon purposive stimuli. The child, however. Is not yet so Integrated In education that he Is a vital part of the actual process. As It were he learns by remote control. Were he to be a part of the total situation, directly related to It by some activity, I am sure he would profit more deeply from It. There Is too much of the classroom and too little of life and life's processes In our system. In an ideal world where we are not bound by the limits set by economics and the educational examinations, learning History for Instance would be chiefly through the media of reading, special studies, discussion, etc. The child would himself make studies of cultures, of habits of life, thought, of beliefs and customs and so on. He would learn by doing and receive training In how to discriminate, how to evaluate; and, most Important of all, receive opportunities to exercise the logical habits of thinking, at the same time receiving experience In Inter preting situations and data. Too often we confuse the mere accumulation of knowledge for the power to handle knowledge. At every turn of the educational field we see our own halting steps. Children are turned Into consumers when they should be producers. In Geography, Mathematics, Arithmetic, Book-keeping, Physical Science, the opportunities for the association of the child with the actual world of his learning are boundless, and at the same time easier to contrive, for these are practical subjects whose connection with the concrete habits of man are everywhere visible. I do not think that for Instance Geometry—and this goes for many subjects— should be taught without experimental periods In which boys are confronted with the problems which gave rise to the very solutions they are studying, or at any rate the ways In which these solutions are used In the world about them. The inclusion of special periods when boys work themselves and are motivated In their studies must give greater satisfaction and at the same time result In better economy of effort.

333 Before I end this report I wish to congratulate the order of prefects for their faithful work on behalf of the School. In particular the Head Prefect, Sir, has been a credit to his order and exerted a wholesome influence within the School b/ his leadership during this /ear. At the conclusion of the report Mrs. Hunt graciously presented the prizes, and was thanked by the Head Prefect. This done. Rev. J. Wesley Hunt, ex-President of Conference, and Principal of Indaleni, addressed those present. He said that there was a definite place for Church schools in the life of our country. Education was what was left after schooling had been forgotten. The day would come when geometry riders, history dates, and Latin verbs would be things of the distant past, but the residue, an appre ciation of moral values, an ability to make quick decisions between what was right and wrong, between principle and expediency, an understanding of the needs and rights of all people, especially those less well-favoured than ourselves—this residue would remain. This was an age when right spiritual and moral principles were essential If the world was to avoid catastrophe. Kearsney and like schools gave a background of ethics which triumphed over examination successes, and for this reason alone their contribution to the life of South Africa was a vital one. He was very happy to be so closely associated with the life of the Methodist Schools, and looked with confidence to the future service which they would render. Mr. Oram suitably and humorously thanked Mr. Hind and Rev. and Mrs. Hunt for the part they had played in the afternoon's programme, after which Rev. D. W. Timm pronounced the Benediction, his final act as School Chaplain.

PRIZE LIST 1953

Form I: 1st on year: R. W. Simpson. 2nd on year: P. J. Reece. 3rd on year: M. J. T. Bryan. Afrikaans: J. G. Symington. Form II: ist on year: R. J. Robbins. 2nd on year: C. M. Downie. 3rd on year: E. A. Hermanson. Form III: Ist on year: J. R. Tedder. 2nd on year: C. R. Moses. 3rd on year: D. H. Perry. Industry: A. J. McKeown, T. D. Richards, E. H. Beeson. Afrikaans: J. R. Tedder. Form IV: Ist on year: V. H. Dawes. 2nd on year: U. G. Groom. 3rd on year: W. A. Whitward. Industry: P. J. Ryan, S. B. A. Longhurst. Afrikaans: G. V. Green. Form V: Ist on year: R. Rindei. 2nd on year: J. D. Mudie. 3rd on year: C. R. Ellison. Industry: J. J. Alberts. Progress: R. T. A. Gray. Afrikaans: L. Z. Deenik. Form VI: Ist on year: J. H. Leigh. 2nd on year: M. O. Hall. Industry: J. H. Leigh. Special Prizes: Milner Memorial Prize for Biology: J. H. Leigh. Hindson Memorial Prize for Literature: J. D. Mudie, P. C. Rodda.

334 Art Prizes: Christmas Card. Senior: 1st, K. W. Erasmus; 2nd, G. S. Brown. Junior: J. Dowdle, H. W. Thomas (tie for 1st place). Drawing and Painting: K. W. Erasmus. Ceramics: J. W. Taylor. Most Promising: M. G. Harvey.

Music Prizes: Senior: A. E. HIndson. Junior: P. J. Reece. Music Certificates (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music: Theory of Music): M. Swinton, J. W.Taylor, C. D. Bate, D. Beatty, A. E. Fearnhead, A. E. HIndson, A. Hoad, L. Hagemann, N. Polkinghorne, P. J. Reece. French Prizes (given by the Government of France): Senior: R. B. Mcllwraith. Junior: A. Henderson. Trophies: Derek Robbins Inter-House Shooting Competition: Finningley. Tennis: Inter-House Tennis Shield: Gillingham. Senior Singles Championship: D. H. Lowe. Junior Singles Championship: C. J. Dukes.

Cricket Awards: King's Trophy for best All-rounder: D. H. Lowe. Cricket Bats for the most promising Cricketers: U. G. Groom, D. S. Murdoch, B. G. P. Murray, R. Robbins.

Choir: Long-Service Prizes: D. H. Lowe, C. G. Carelse, K. M. Eddy, D. A. Hopewell, R. F. Tolken. Special Service Prize: D. Lowe. Sports Honours Awards: Rugby: C. G. Carelse, J. A. Sproson. Cricket: D. H. Lowe. Tennis: D. H. Lowe. Swimming: M. O. Hall. Athletics: E. J. Frick, R. N. More.

SCHOOL NOTES

At the close of the year we said farewell to Rev. D. W. Timm and Mrs. Timm. As our School Chaplain for eight years, he has so associated himself with the activities of the School that It Is difficult to picture him as having no further part in our life. We have come to regard him almost as a resident, for his contacts have been widespread and have touched upon every side of the School's activities. His quiet, but thoughtful and forthright, messages on Sundays cannot fall to have had a cumulative influence towards Christian goodness upon all who have listened to him. On Thursdays the contact has been more personal: religious Instruction

335 in the morning, tennis in the afternoon, society classes at night. Social and sporting functions have found Mr. TImm always with us and we know that only the ties of her young family prevented Mrs. Timm from accompanying him more often. Throughout the years the calming and restraining Influence of Mr. Timm's character has left Its mark upon boys and staff; he has been helper, guide and father confessor. We can now only say that we have enjoyed having him with us, and we wish him and Mrs. Timm and their family much happiness and God's blessing In the new work In Marltzburg. At the close of term presentations were made to Mr. and Mrs. Timm on behalf of the boys and the staff. We extend our sympathies to Mr. Quarmby who learned In mid-October of the death of his father. Mr. Quarmby's father had been In ailing health and he had hoped to make a brief visit back to England In 1954 to see him. We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Nel on the birth of a son early in December. We congratulate Mr. Burger on his engagement to Miss A. Zeeman. We understand that they Intend to be married at Easter, and a house Is already springing up on a plot along Chapel Road. Mr. S. Glass left us at the end of the year to resume University studies. In his brief year with us Mr. Glass revealed to us a quiet whimsical personality, reserved in his judgments, cultured In his outlook. In the history room, with the cadets, and on the organ he displayed his varied talents, and we wish him the best of luck In his further studies and future career. We offer our congratulations to;— Mr. P. H. Hind, the first Kearsney Old Boy to be appointed Chairman of the Board of Governors. Mr. J. H. Hopkins, on being elected President of the Old Boys' Club. Newton Walker, our first Rugby Springbok. D. A. Lowe, on being asked by the Durban City Parliament to lead a debate. R. B. Mcllwralth, on being awarded a prize at the Durban Speech and Drama Festival on a reading of French verse. A. Rowe, on gaining second prize (Junior) In the Natal Eisteddfod, Shakespeare Essay Competition, for an analysis of the character of Portia. The weather In the fourth term was execrable. Rainfall was relatively small, but mist and drizzle so obscured the sun that we scarcely ever saw Its rays. Eight out of nine week-ends were wet,

336 and on only one Saturday were we able to play out our cricket matches without Interruption. This was the more unfortunate Inasmuch as not only have we had an exceptionally full cricket fixture list, but also we have had better sides, keen to show their ability. Mr. Jack Cheetham, Springbok cricket captain, accompany ing a team which had Its match In the usual Impenetrable fog, declared that he had played cricket In a variety of conditions, but never In anything like this ! The cricket oval Is In perfect condition and must be second to none. The generosity and practical help of friends has been supple mented by prodigious labours on the part of Mr. Best and his willing helpers, and we now have an excellent score board, new sight screens, and a most attractive fence to mark the boundary. The Chapel grounds also now form a most attractive picture. The lawns are well established, and Mr. Reece has planted some hundreds of azaleas, hydrangeas, cannas and dahlias, which give gay colour. The approach to the Chapel has also been terraced and tarred. The air was rent In September by the chugging of a bull-dozer levelling a new field beyond the present lower field. When grass Is established, this will provide a fourth rugger field and a fifth cricket field. The only eye-sore now Is the stretch below the classrooms. We haven't yet got around to knowing what to do with this ! The annual prefects' dance was held on 29th August, with customary effects and gaiety. Parties of boys have made the usual variety of excursions, bringing colour to the monotony of school existence. These have included visits to Indaleni, for the Nativity Play; to the Durban City Parliament: to Durban Rock Pools; to a Development Fund Concert In Pinetown; tothe RuggerTest at Kingsmead; to a Quiz at Epworth; to the opening of Wesley Hall, Durban; to Pinetown, for Carols; to the Durban Steam Laundry. The following boys left In June: J. Andrews (53), R. Colley (51), D. Thomas (53), and N. D. Vaughton (51). We welcomed the following boys In August: D. Bate (Potchefstroom), D. Lees (Tugela Ferry), and R. Spiers (Cowie's Hill).

CHAPEL NOTES

Our Chaplain, the Rev. D. W.Timm, leaves us at the end of the year on transfer to the Marltzburg Circuit. We are sorry to lose him, for In the eight years that he has been with us he has been a counsellor and friend to boys and Staff alike. For his sound teaching

337 in pulpit and in classroom, and for his wise understanding and his sympathetic guidance in the problems of school life, we are truly grateful. We assure him and his wife and family of our best wishes for a happy and prosperous sojourn in Marltzburg. Our new Chaplain is to be the Rev. J. V. Cantrell, M.A., from Maivern. During the Michaelmas holidays the approach to the Chapel was very much improved by the widening and asphalting of the path leading to the main doors and the building of two sets of steps to do away with the slope. At the same time Mr. Reece put in a tremendous amount of work to beautify the grounds by planting a large number of azaleas and other flowering plants of various kinds. We are very grateful to him for his enterprise and initiative. By the end of the last term the borders of the Chapel lawns carried a fine display of magnificent dahlia blooms that many gardeners would envy. The Remembrance Day Service on 8th November was most impressive and a large number of visitors attended it. The Cadets paraded as usual on this occasion, and Lieutenant J. H. Hopkins, President of the Old Boys' Club, read the Roll of Honour. The organ music was also commented on as being very helpful to the purpose of the Service. Another impressive Service was that of the last Sunday morning of the year when the Sacrament of Communion was given in the presence of the whole School and many parents. It was a beautiful Service strongly marked by a spirit of earnest devotion and family worship. We feel that it has set a pattern for future last Sunday mornings of the School year. Fourteen boys were confirmed at an Anglican Confirmation Service held at St. Mary's Church, Greyvilie, Durban, on 16th August. The Chapel Committee this year was as follows: Porriii, Munnich, Doidge, Slater, Barker and Roberts. We thank them for the willing and reliable way in which they have carried out their duties. Our thanks are also offered to the ladies who, under the leadership of Mrs. Osier, have seen to the arranging of the flowers so beautifully and to the polishing of the furniture of the Chapel. Organ Recitals. The monthly recital was continued during the second Half and attendances kept well up to the average. 23rd August: Mr. H. Williams (Organist of Musgrave Road Congregational Church, Durban): Fantasia and Fugue in A minor (Bach), Rhapsody on a Breton Theme (Saint Saens) and other works. Vocalist: Mr. Philip Hawkins. 27th September: Mr.G. M. Oram: SonataNo.3(Mendelssohn),Cazone (Guiimant) and other works. The Choir sang two hymns.

338 25th October: Mr. Brian Goodwin, A.R.C.O.: Fugue in G minor (Bach), First Movement of Sonata No. 7 (Rhein- berger). Tuba Tune (Lang) and works by Parry, Vierne and Karg-Elert. Vocalist: Mrs. Joan Tennant. 22nd November: A combined Organ and Piano Recital by Mr. Gram and Mr. Quarmby. First Movement of Piano Con certo In A major (Mozart): Piano Solos: Scherzo in B minor (Chopin), La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin (Debussy); Organ Solos: Fugue in D minor (Bach), Choral Prelude: Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring, Trumpet Tune (Stanley). This Recital gained the biggest attendance, there being over 80 people in the Chapel.

LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY

Programme: August 2nd: Debate: "That a good memory is of more value than a vivid imagination."—Lost. August 30th: Play Reading: "The Dear Departed." September I3th: Debate: "That Blindness is a less affliction than Deafness."—Lost. September 27th: Variety, Quiz, Spelling Bee, Twenty Questions. October IBth; Sharp Practice. November 1st: Debate:" That we lay too much stress on sport."— Lost. November 15th: Lecturettes. November 29th: Debate: "That this House believes in Ghosts."— Won. We have had an exceptionally keen session—certainly one of the best for years. There are very few "passengers," and most of the meetings have been very lively. Members have eagerly parti cipated in any programme to which they have been asked to con tribute, and the standard of speech, and confidence, have risen appreciably. The only "shocker "—-for which the Society can accept no blame—-was the incredible inability of senior boys to spell the simple words which were asked in the Spelling Bee ! The only difficult word—" Idiosyncrasy"—was spelt correctly. It is envious to mention names, when so many have contributed, but R. Ramseyer has been one of the least silent! We were also greatly honoured in having one member, D. Lowe, invited by the Durban City Parliament to lead a debate recommending the retention

339 of the system of Capital Punishment. The congratulations of the members indicated how efficiently he performed his task. Since then, through the kindness of Major and Mrs. J. E. W. Beyer, themselves members, we have been able to visit the City Parliament weekly, in groups of three, and have gained greatly in experience through listening to prominent and accomplished speakers. We have also been attracted by the Parliamentary system, and hope next year to put on one debate a term along these lines. A Fifth Form Quiz Team (Mudie, Deenik, Cullingworth, Mealin) visited Epworth for its annual Quiz, arranged by Mr. Reece, and gained (alas !) its annual victory. We thank our Sister School for the hospitality and friendliness shown. We extend our thanks to D. Spink for able services as Secretary, and congratulate C. Cullingworth on not having missed a meeting for two years.

JUNIOR DEBATING SOCIETY

Hon. Secretary: C. R. Moses. Committee: M. J. Etherton, N. W.T. Hayward, F. S. Simpson.

Programme: March 1st; Debate: "That the Junior Debating Society be Abolished."—Drawn. March 8th: Debate: "Church Attendance at Boarding School should not be compulsory."—Won. March 15th: Debate: "That Urban Life is far more enjoyable than Rural Life."—Lost. March 22nd: Inter-House Quiz—Won by Finningley. April 26th: Hat Debate. August 2nd: "Just a Minute" Game. August 9th: Debate: "That Blindness is a lesser affliction than Deafness."—Lost. August 16th: "Six Men in an Aeroplane." August 23rd: Tall Stories Evening. September 13th: Debate:"That Radio has had an adverse effect on our Education."—Lost.

340 September 26th: Inter-School Debate v. Epworth: "That Co- Education is preferable to separate education of the Sexes "—Proposed by Kearsney, who lost the motion. November 1st; Inter-House Quiz—Won by Gillingham. November 8th: Debate: "That too much emphasis is laid on Sport at Kearsney."—Won. November \5th: Inter-House Debate:" That the lives of European peoples have been made happier during the last ISO years." Won by Gillingham who proposed the motion. November 22nd: Three Lecturettes by members: Parkes on " Model Aeroplanes." McKeown on "Cycling as a Hobby." Dowdle on "Underwater Fishing." December 8th: Social Evening.

The Junior Debating Society has had a good year. Enthusiasm never flagged: attendance at all meetings was more than satisfactory; but more important, almost all members were either eager or prepared to participate as principal speakers in the debates. The highlights of the year were the Debate against Epworth and the Inter-House Debate. Those speakers who represented Kearsney at Epworth were treated to a display of accomplished debating by the girls which served as a spur to their own efforts. The boys acquitted themselves very well however, under the circumstances, and lost the debate by a not very big margin. The evening was a most marked success from other points of view besides the debating. The introduction of an Inter-House Debate (for which a small floating trophy has been presented) is something new. The issue that evening was keenly contested, and spirited debating made it a pleasure for all present. The Society was delighted at being able to welcome as visiting judges Messrs. Tedder and Clegg, whose presence no doubt gave additional edge to the contest. The Junior Debating Society serves as an introduction and a training ground of some sort to the younger members of the School. The considerable advances which they have made in confidence and technique over the past year should inspire them to take a very active part in the affairs of the senior society during the rest of their school careers. R.R-S.

341 CHOIR

Concert The Choir Concert was held on Saturday, 26th September, and provided the usual crowd of supporters with the usual feast of good things. The choirmasters gladly acknowledge the fact that these public performances are made possible only by the readiness of the singers to rehearse and rehearse at all hours, and by the general willingness and cheerfulness of all who take part. To try to drive would only result in failure. The Concert opened with a new item: a presentation, by the First Form Percussion Group, of Mozart's " Minuet and Trio." Many will imagine that percussion work is easy. One simply hits ! That is true—it is easy to hit. It is not so easy to know when to hit. One false cymbal, and everybody knows. Small boys are compelled to concentrate as never before on their score, counting, watching, developing rhythm, not daring for one second to relax, even to raising their eyes to watching the conductor, D. Bate I P. Reece was at the piano. We hope they will give us more of this. It seems good fun. The "also-rans" of the Choir, who were not needed for the second half of the programme, presented a few items of their own, and sang well. The gaiety of" For the Merriest Fellows" contrasted with the smoothness of "Passing By" and the light and shade of "Flow'ry Vale." Munnich and Newlands gave a good rendering of "When Britain really ruled the Waves," and Erasmus, Rowe and Roberts of" The Floral Dance." The second half of the programme consisted of an Operetta Comica, most of the music being taken from Bach's "Peasant Cantata," and the dialogue being devised by Mr. Quarmby, who also composed a little of the music. A lot of hard work went into this singing, yet in spite of the long grind of rehearsals there was a delightful spontaneity and gaiety about it all. One is rather surprised that Bach could write this sort of thing ! If his spirit was near, it must have been well pleased with the performance. In the dialogue we commend the Welsh-Cockney-Yorkshire accents of Carelse and Hopewell, which left one in some considerable doubt as to the geographical situation of Upper Poppleton. And oh ! the beautiful girls ! We would never have thought it. DRAMATIS PERSONAE Sam Poppincroft Carelse. George Hackett Hopewell. Harry Pudlington Tolken. Wise Neighbour Eddy. Martians Swinton and Polkinghorne. Flora and Fauna Lefson and Timm. Maidens Thompson, Newlands, Meyer.

342 Carol Service Carol weather is beyond all reason. For years further back than memory persists, carol night has been attended either by an electric storm with tropical downpour, or else by a Scotch mist that makes a London fog seem like a sunny afternoon. This time it was the Scotch mist. A sunny morning changed its temper the moment our service was announced over the Regional News. The only solution appears to be to have the carols in June. In spite of all, the Chapel was packed. For the first time we sang by candlelight, with the candles leading to a focal point in the centre of the unadorned altar. The arrangement was most effective and the atmosphere reverent and of the very spirit of Christmas. All to whom we spoke declared it the most moving and beautiful Carol Service we have put on for many years. The Choir excelled. Perhaps the darkness lent courage. But the fact remains that the trebles sang clearly and confidently, and all parts blended in good balance; there was greater light and shade in the singing than we have known for some time, words were clear, and no singers went off note. The carols were off to a good start with a clear and smooth rendering of "The Angel Gabriel," and perhaps the pick of the rest was" There Came Three Kings." Lections—learnt by heart—were delivered confidently and with feeling from the altar steps by Moses, Hindson, Hewitt and Porrill. Altogether this was a most pleasing performance and we are only sorry this time that we were unable to broadcast. The Service was conducted by Rev. D. W. Timm, but Carols and Lections proceeded unannounced. Mr. Oram provided appro priate organ music before the Service, during the offertory and for the congregational hymns.

The following Carols were rendered:— Gabriel's Message. Good Christian Men, Rejoice. Dear Little Infant, Born This Day. See Amid TheWinter's Snow. Leave, Shepherds, Leave. Wherefore This Great Joy. There Came Three Kings. Nazareth.

343 CONCERT OF SACRED MUSIC On the evening of Friday, the Nth of September, our Chapel was visited by an S.A.B.C. Choir, with vocal and instrumental soloists, for a Concert of Sacred Music. Under the direction of Mr. Leonard Pearce we heard some of the most inspired devotional music of many lands and many ages, from the reverently-woven unaccompanied tapestries of Palestrina to the power and rhythmic vitality of the modern Vaughan-Williams. Our Chapel has never had such a feast of music before. It is a new building and needs an atmosphere—not one that is acquired by age alone, but one that is an accumulation of thoughts and sounds of beauty and reverence. One is sure that after reverberating with the sound of such music as this our Chapel, in its own way, would be able to say with Wordsworth and with many of a large audience of boys and visitors: "The music in my heart I bore. Long after it was heard no more."

PROGRAMME

1. CHOIR, Cantate Domino Schiitz Behold and See Palestrina In Humble Faith Orlando Gibbons 2. NANCY GRIEG ('Cello Solo) Adagio Corelli 3. JOY CORBISHLEY (Soprano) "I Follow Thee with Glasness" (St. John Passion) Bach 4. CHOIR Lord Jesus Christ Bach O Lovely Peace Handel Hostias (Requiem) Mozart 5. ERROL SLATTER (Organ Solo) Idyll Elgar 6. CHOIR Justorum animae C. V. Stanford 7. NANCY GRIEG ('Cello Solo) Adagio Handel 8. CHOIR Festival Te Deum Vaughan-Williams 9. JOY CORBISHLEY (Soprano) "I know that my Redeemer liveth" Handel 10. CHOIR Praise to the Holiest Elgar

„ OLIKHEID SE MOSES"

Op Vrydagaand 14 Augustus het „ Olikheid se Moses" by ons 'n draai kom maak. Die program is gereel deur Mnr. Heine Toerien, wie se stem dikwels oor die Durbanse omroep van die S.A.U.K. gehoor word, en onder sy leiding was dit werklik olikheid se moses. Die Benhardy-orkes het gesorg vir die boeremusiek en as soliste het o.a. opgetree die sopraan, Leonore Groenewald, wie se sang groot byval gevind het by die gehoor. Ons spreek ons dank uit tenoor Mnr. Toerien en al die ander deelnemers aan die program vir 'n bale genoeglike aand, en hoop dat hulle ons weer sal kom besoek. G.E.B.

344 PERCUSSION BAND

Most of the rehearsal time In the third team was taken up In preparation for the band's part In the Choir Concert. The stately Minuet was heard so often in the music-room, and performed with such dignity and deportment, that one would not have been surprised to find the players wearing crinolines and powdered-wigs, and snuff-boxes appearing between movements ! All members of the band are to be congratulated on a most distinguished debut in the Annual Concert, and special mention must be made of the standard set by pianist, Reece, and conductor. Bate. In answer to the many disparaging observations, that the members of the band never appear to look at the conductor, they most condescendingly point out that as two eyes—and sometimes more—are needed to cope with the difficulties of an intricate musical score, clairvoyance becomes a most essential part of the player's make-up !

FINNINGLEY HOUSE

Although on this hilltop we live in a cloud so that the daily course of the sun, and the phases of the moon, are hidden mysteries to us, the light of achievement has been shed upon the House this year. Our success has been due to the high standard maintained by the older members of the House most ably assisted by our newcomers. I wish to thank the prefects for the high standard of control, firm yet not unbending, that they maintained this year. The not infrequent sounds of boyish laughter and the shrill whistling with which so many enliven the way, are evidence enough that the rank and file does not feel itself repressed. Our thanks go to Sister Anderson for her unfailing care of our health and clothing. Even the housemasters, iike the boys, go to her in all their troubles; she can conjure up balm for our pains and glue for our breaks I We wish Mr. Glass a happy and successful year at the University of Natal during 1954 when he will seek honours new in the pages of the past. We thank him for his part in the smooth running of the House. We can recall his lithe form in the swimming bath, there too long for certain little toads In the dark hours ! Our congratulations to Leigh who topped the Sixth Form on the year's work; once again Finningley has this honour. Our bill of health has been remarkably good this half year. The sick bay has had no occupants for weeks on end.

345 We congratulate our shooting team on winning the Derek Robbins Cup for Inter-House Shooting. The Junior Debating team gave Gillingham a run for their money in the inaugural Inter-House Debate held by the Junior Society. We congratulate Gillingham on their win. A high standard of debate was attained. The House Table Tennis tournaments were keenly contested. We congratulate the winners, Haygarth, winner of the Crewe Browne Trophy from last year's winner, Simkins, and Murray, winner of the Junior-End tournament. Mention should also be made of the stern contests in the Senior Cake Games. Gillingham took the cake ! During the term we heard that Vaughton had left us, his trip to England leading to school there. We wish him every good fortune. Saunders, too, has left with his people for England, there to farm near Hull; we wish him every success. Etherton, after a long spell in bed, with what was at last diagnosed as rheumatic fever, could not return this term. We hope he will soon be com pletely recovered. We hope to welcome him back in 1955. To all leaving us at this end of year we wish "God Speed." A happy Christmas to all and a successful year in 1954. L.C.T.

GILLINGHAM HOUSE NOTES

Gillingham House has had a very satisfying year in all spheres of School life. We have enjoyed good health—but naturally sym pathise with Besson for being forced to enjoy his recuperation period in the Isolation Hospital in Durban, following a severe dose of measles. S. Cohen, a victim of appendectomy, is fully recovered and Bamford was able to discard the crutches just prior to his departure for home at the end of the year. We admire the fortitude which Beatty has shown foliowing a severe break of a leg. He has had many months in plaster. Our very sincere thanks go to Sister Brechin for her sympathy, understanding and generai conscientious ness in the discharge of her duties. It is pleasing to note the growing interest of Gillingham boys in the cultural activities. Lowe was selected to address the Durban Parliamentary Society and did the School credit. Two Gillingham members of the K.C.L.D.S. were in the Quiz Team and three members of the Junior Debating Team which visited Epworth. Gillingham won the Inter-House Debating Trophy under the auspices of the J.D.S. and presented by Mr. Rutherford-Smith. Boys from this House have played a big part in the work of the Choir and Dramatic Society. We congratulate Finningley on a convincing victory on Sports Day, but we won the Swimming Gala by quite a comfortable margin.

346 We also won the unofficial Rugby Tests and gained cricket colours, but realise that the cakes which were enjoyed by all were a Finningley product! Congratulations to Lowe, Miller and Groom for cricket awards presented on Speech Day. Once again, the Robbins Inter-House Shooting Trophy will have" Finningley" inscribed on it, but with triumph we congratulate the Tennis Team and individual players on bringing all the Inter-House Tennis Trophies to Gillingham. We welcomed Mr. Viljoen to the House in January. He has stepped very successfully into the breach left by Mr. Tucker. Mr. Burger, after long leave during the second term returned with the good news of his engagement to Miss Zeeman of Germiston. We hope that after their marriage in April, they will be very happy in their new home which is in the course of construction. Although Mrs. Goldman is considered strictly neutral, we do think of her as an inmate of Gillingham. On behalf of the School we record a unanimous vote of thanks to her for so admirably attending to the needs of the inner man. We bade farewell to the following Gillingham boys this year: johnstone, Hindson, Mooney, Steyn, Whitfield, Allison, Eaton, Henfrey, Gripton, Bowden and Bamford. We know that these boys have carried away with them the high traditions of the School and a great affection for their House. Included in the House Valete are the names of the four Prefects, Lowe, Milne, Smit and Tolken, who served their House and its interests with such distinction. These four have set a high standard and we record the thanks of both Staff and boys for the pleasant atmosphere which has prevailed. In all it has been a very happy year. V.L.C.

TUCK SHOP During the past year the Tuck Shop has again enjoyed the patronage of the School. We began the year 1953 with a credit balance of £84 Is. 6d. With this sum, together with profits accumulated during the year, the Pavilion Dining Hall has been partly furnished with modern chromium-steel furniture which cost £141 IBs. Od. The new furni ture has already proved a distinct acquisition for the numerous functions held in the Pavilion. A number of customers have remarked on the enjoyable musical interludes which were heard in the Pavilion during the brief period that a piano was available. It has been suggested that a push-button juke box be installed to add to the convivial atmosphere ! My thanks are due to the conscientious and reliable assistants viz. Messrs. Giles i, Odell, Bamford (on pension), Hermanson, Newlands ii, and Stiebel (apprentice). V.L.C.

347 BOTHA'S HILL VALLEY TRUST

The wild broken stretch of Native Reserve In the Valley of a Thousand Hills shelters about 40,000 natives. Of these, 14,000 have paid 50,000 visits In the past 2i years to the Health Clinic established and run by Dr. H. H. Stott (22-27), who gave up his private practice In Durban to devote his life to the Valley Trust. It Is a big venture, possible only to a man of vision. The hospital work Is only a part of the plan which Is visualised. Soil conservation, animal husbandry, food production. Industries and trades will have been taught to the natives; there will be sports, tribal dancing, cultural activities; a hospital, church, hall, post office, labour bureau are all on the plans. This Is a great soclo-medlcal experiment to provide a happier, healthier and more prosperous future for a settled but primitive rural community. Dr. Stott says," We teach the native to help himself; we aim to create opportunities for him, but he must play his own part." Three trained native nursing sisters operate a district nursing service and have won the confidence of thousands of hut-dwellers. Through them and through the clinic hygiene and correct nutrition are explained. But always the emphasis lies on the Initiative of the native himself. They must develop their own sense of responsibility, and success In this direction is evident from the fact that there are now 25 names on the waiting list for shops In the general market, which will be the next building erected. An Integral part of the original plan was a T.B. Colony, but this was taken over at an early stage by Toe H, whose settlement Is run by Mr. Don Mackenzie. A careful record is kept upon a large map, of T.B. cases In the Valley: they are represented by red pins; blue pins mark the bllharzia cases, and black pins the amoebic dysentery sufferers. All the time research Is going on. New kinds of crops are being planted, experimental rondavels have been built, soil conservation Is being demonstrated (with the help of boys from Kearsney), and a sports arena Is being constructed. Already natives In other areas are calling for similar centres. They will come. In time, and so the light of knowledge and hope will spread deeper among the hills, banishing the gloom of Ignorance, want, and disease. (Condensed from a report in "The Natal Mercury,"—Ed.)

ZULULAND MISSION HOSPITALS

On 17th November I made the journey by microscopic charter plane to the Lebombo Mountains in Northern Zululand. Flying at a height of a mile, I am sure we must have been Invisible from the earth, where the native huts looked like mushrooms and the rivers like silver threads. It was an Interesting experience to see from the air the places which I knew so well from the ground—the villages leading through to the old Kearsney and on to the Tugela, the holiday spots at the various beaches, the UmvotI Mouth, SInkwazI Beach, Mtunzlnl Lagoon, and so on. The principal observation I have to make Is that It doesn't take so long to reach these places by air, and It is much more comfortable ! My objective was the Bethesda Hospital on the top of the Lebombo Mountains, where meetings were to be held. These mountains rise abruptly from the Zululand plains and are covered In luxuriant vegetation. A fine place for a hospital, this, and Dr. and Mrs. Turner are doing a great piece of work among the natives who throng in from all sides. T.B., typhoid, dysentery, pneumonia, burns—these were the cases we saw as we toured the hospital. The hospital and grounds are beautifully laid out, and one must admire the work done so 348 unselfishly In this distant spot, especially as the doctor and his wife are able and eager to spread the Gospel message among their patients. Near by stands the new Methodist Church, officially opened on the following day. This church had been built for the natives by young men from the Durban Methodist churches, including Kearsney boys. They gave up their holidays, made the long journey by car and lorry, took all the material up with them, and built a lovely church as Christian witness among these backward peoples. Their previous place of worship was a dilapidated Iron shanty with no glass to the windows, and holes in the roof and walls. When the raw native sees the white man thus working and sacrificing on his behalf, this must surely help to bridge the gap which so often lies between black and white. i stood upon the Lebombo Mountains and looked east, seawards, over the endless plains of Maputaland. They are flat as a billiard table, and covered in shrub and sandy tracks. Hot, shimmering, silent, they stretch as far as eye can reach, and I cannot conceive of a lonelier place. Yet eighty miles away, in the heart of this desolation, lies another Methodist Hospital, at Manguzl, run by Dr. Schwaibe and his wife. It lies, isolated. In the bush. Only a Jeep can reach it; no 'phone connects It with the outside world; there is no electricity; seldom does any other white man see It. Here we have one of the bravest ventures in Methodism. I pay tribute to the work done by this young doctor and his wife. In the face of vast difficulties: shortage of beds, absence of ordinary amenities and comforts, loneliness, heat. Their work is aimost unknown to the outside world. In official capacity as Secretary to the Zululand Mission Committee, i am sharing with others the privilege of trying to make this Zululand work better known, and 1 think we are succeeding. We ask for your interest and your prayers, because we feel that the seeds of a better understanding between black and white must find fertile soil in those areas where the white man devotes his life to the welfare of the black. J.F.R.

SOUTH AFRICAN COASTAL MARINE LIFE

(Summary of an interesting Lecture given by Mr. Walter Pople, M.Sc.) A series of experiments carried out by U.C.T. has revealed that the sea-life of our coast is divided into three regions;— (1) Durban to Port St. Johns. (2) Port St. Johns to Cape Town. (3) The West Coast. For this talk we consider mainly the group (I). This in turn may be divided into three groups:— (1) The Upper Region. This is the region between the Upper Spring and Upper Neap Tides. Creatures in this area must be able to live both In and out of water, but mostly out of It, and must therefore have specially adapted respiratory systems. They consist chiefly of:— (a) Periwinkle, which have lungs and gills, and feed on algae. (b) Convoluta, a flat worm living symbiologically with a green algae. The latter gives the animal manufactured food, and the animal supplies nitrogenous products to the algae. (c) Sea Squirts, living in sandy pools. They sieve the water of its plankton. (2) The Middle Region. This lies between the upper and lower Neap Tides, and life here must be able to withstand the continuous pounding of waves, and live in or out of water. Animals here include:— (a) Barnacles. (b) Oysters. (c) Mussels. These open when the tide is in and close when it is out, using two shells as flap valves.

349 (d) Limpets. They are found mainly in poois. They have a shell and are able to move around on a strong foot muscle. (e) Sea Anemone. These are the commonest. They are ruthless cannibals and are equipped with tentacles with poison and stinging cells. (f) Blue Bottles. (g) Jelly Fish. (h) Fan Worms. These latter are very beautiful and live in a tube. The anterior portion has become modified into a fan, which it waves in the water, thus sieving the plankton. When in danger it contracts into its tube. (i) Whelks. These have arrow-shaped teeth which rasp through the hard substances of the barnacle shell, after which they devour them. There is always an equilibrium between barnacles and whelks. (j) Hermit Crabs. These inhabit the shells of molluscs. (k) Sea Corals, a form of anemone. They have a hard calcium skeleton on their bases. When the tide rises they retreat into their skeletons. (3) The Lower Region. This zone lies below tides and is therefore mainly under the water, its chief inhabitants are sea-weed and algae. The zone also acts as a shelter for animals of the upper zone. (4) Caves. There are also numerous submarine caves in which are found a fantastic variety of sponges. As there is little light in this zone, there are no plants or piant-eating animals. Various species of sea-squirt are found, and animals such as hydra. In conclusion it must be remembered that every animal is adapted to its community, if the animal is not "efficient" in doing this, it will die. Thus we find that every animal or plant fits into its environment. J.H.L. A VISIT TO ROCK POOLS

The Senior Biology Students of the College had a most interesting trip to the Wentworth Rock Poois on Sunday, 25th October. The visit was in conjunction with the lecture given to the Scientific Society the previous evening by Mr. Waiter Pople, a lecturer in Physiology at the Wentworth Medical School. Mr. Pople arranged the trip to coincide with Low Spring Tide so that the Biota of the lower rock level were accessible. We arrived at the pools at 11.30 a.m., and as Mr. Pople had no control over the weather, we braved the wind and the rain and soon became absorbed in the collecting of some excellent specimens. A few went too far in their eagerness and fell victims to stings from sponges and bristle worms. Some very interesting, and to most of us unknown, plants and animals were pointed out, and we came across many intriguing specimens of immense beauty, generally overlooked by the excited holidaymaker. Among our specimens were two Black Tail Bream, caught in the shallow rock pools. These were later discovered to be the property of Indian fishermen, but Mr. Clegg has since put them to better biological use than for bait purposes. Two hours later we returned to Mr. Pople's laboratory with our catch, to enjoy sandwiches and hot coffee partaken in a scientific manner from laboratory beakers. This was a very enlightening experience and we are much indebted to Mr. Popie for giving up his valuable time to accompany us to the Rock Pools to illustrate his lecture. K.M.E. THE ROTARY BOYS* CAMP The Durban Rotary Club organise an Annual Camp for Students selected from Natal Schools. The English and Afrikaans speaking boys representing schools from all parts of Natal spend a happy week camping in the grounds of the R.D.L.I. The Camp is intended as a period of painless education, with a view to Service and Leadership.

350 The subject studied this year was "The Native in Town." The form of education consisted mainly of trips to Native areas and amenities, during which as much information as possible was passed on. Visits to places such as McCord's Zulu Hospital, Toe H T.B. Settlement, S. J. Smith Hostel, Umgeni Road Beer Hall and townships such as Cato Manor were arranged, and talks were given in the evenings by such prominent men as Professor Krige, who lived in a native kraal for three years at his own will, and Mr. Havermann, the Head of the Durban Native Administration Department. This being partly a Holiday Camp, there was a well organised recreational side. We enjoyed a refreshing early morning swim every day, and had ample opportunities for visiting the theatres and playiands of Durban. The highlight of the Camp was a day spent basking in the sun on board two luxury private cruisers in Durban Bay. I considered the attending of this Camp a great privilege, and highly recom mend it to any Kearsney boys who may have the same opportunity in future years. (So do we.—Ed.) K.M.E.

FAITH

New Years and Birthdays are like stepping stones Where time's wide stream goes rushing by; Sometimes in sunlit shallows. Sometimes in the deep they lie. But whether set in whirling pools Or islanded in quietude. We must stand and face the future In a high and happy mood. Knowing God will take us forward If we trust Him without fear. Every step a new adventure. Every stone another year. (Inserted by Mr. A. H. Smith, O.6.E.)

OZYMANDIAS (Or, Shelley, or shall he not) His parents were romantic. Mrs. King belonged to the archaeological society. Henry King was literary critic to the "Times." So it was natural that their son should be christened Ozymandias, King of Kings. Poor fellow, he couldn't help it. But it was always a bone of contention between parents and "junior." His school-mates called him Rameses II, or Ozzy. He hated Shelly for producing this millstone round the neck. Girls giggled when he was introduced, and he blushed. "You'll get used to it," he used to say, but they never stayed long enough. On leaving school he sought work as a chemist. His parents made him call his little shop" Ozymandias King, Ltd," so he made no progress. Just before his 21st birthday, his parents were involved in a car-crash and went to join their ancestors. The day he came of age Ozzy dashed to the Registrar of Births to have his name changed, and be rid of the albatross about his neck. He was in such a hurry he forgot to offer a substitute. When the clerk suggested "Alastor " he accepted it. When he paid his £5, the clerk said: "I always liked Shelley." Poetic justice. P.G.R.

351 DEFINITIONS

An Irishman is only happy when he Is miserable. An Englishman boasts that he Is a self-made man and Is always praising his Maker. A Scotsman religiously keeps the Sabbath and everything else he can get for nothing. A Welshman prays on his knees on Sunday and on his friends for the rest of the week.

E.E.

GILLINGHAM

Gillingham boys are always gay. In their work and In their play. Always ready for a joke or two, Always happy, never blue. Never boast about their winnings Never moan about their losings. Take all troubles with a grin. Don't drink brandy, beer or gin. They are honest, every one. Are the boys of Gillingham. M.J.W.

LETTER FROM JAPAN

We went over to Hong-Kong by ferry. To sit and just watch a world apparently full of Chinese, and never see anyone like yourself, helps to keep you humble. But they are simple kindly folk, and the streets, when night falls, are really beautiful with Neon lights, softer in colouring than I seem to remember In England, and looking fantastic with the Chinese lettering .. . We were bowed to from all sides, which we tried to return with Interest. In fact we bow nicely; we even admire ourselves. On Sunday we went to a service at the Chapel Centre: It was pouring with rain, but the place was packed, mostly with Americans. The choir of about 60 Japanese girls and young men looked wonderful. They sang In English, and marched down from the vestry in gowns and surplices. The Ginsa Avenue in Tokyo has many large departmental stores; fine solid buildings in wide streets. In fact you could be in London. Yesterday a charming young University graduate took me to an old castle and then to lunch. He very humbly told me he did not know eating In English I So 1 said, "Well, here's your first lesson." I do believe I'd make a good teacher 1 In return he recited Shakespeare to me:" To be or not to be." D.G.

352 JOURNEY TO AMERICA

The trip Itself was the thrill of a lifetime. In five days I travelled 12,000 miles, over three continents, twelve countries, the Atlantic Ocean, and saw the two largest cities In the world. This was all rather too rushed and tiring, but what was really exhausting was the change of climate. I left Johannesburg with frost on the ground: at Livingstone the temperature was 102 In the shade; there was a torrential downpour In Khartoum, heat again In Cairo, rain in London, and the temperature was 4 degrees above freezing In Iceland. All this In the course of a week-end. Then we landed in New York, where they were experiencing the worst heat-wave for 20 years, and on the day I was there the temperature broke ail records. In Baton Rouge, where Louisiana University Is situated, i have for the past four days experienced humidity which would make Durban a pleasure to come back to. As for the flight Itself, I travelled In a Douglas Skymaster, the Comet, a Boeing Stratocrulser, and a Constellation. Undoubtedly the finest craft was the Comet, which cruised at a speed of 500 m.p.h. at a height of 40,000 feet. It was remarkably free from noise and vibration, and gave the Impression of being suspended In space, rather than travelling through It. We were wined and dined all the way like lords at the Waldorf Astoria. Air travel Is without question the last word In luxury and comfort. G. W. SHUKER (41-48).

THE OBSERVATORY

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353 RUGBY FOOTBALL

The First XV was more successful In the second half, although still dogged by the ill-luck that was experienced earlier in the season. The team played far better than the records will show, for in several games the result could have swung in our favour just as easily as it did in that of our opponents. It is pleasing to note that, despite a series of reverses, we were able to end the season with a good win. The spirit of the team was high, and they were always ready to fight back. Most games were characterised by the hard, clean tackling for which Kearsney has a reputation. We extend our congratulations to Sproson on being selected to represent Natal Schools vs. Transvaal in Johannesburg, in July. Congratulations to the following on the award of their Rugby Team Colours for 1953: Francois, More, du Toit, Sproson, Moffltt, Ryan, Hopewell, Tolken, Tyler, Newlands, Carelse, Frick, Haley (P.), Miller, Hall.

MATCHES 5th August vs. HILTON Home Lost 6—14 The game started off at a fast pace. Our forwards were well up with the ball, and attacked repeatedly. However, from a scrum well within their own half, Hilton received the ball, which went rapidly out to the wing and resulted in a try (0—3). In spite of this Kearsney attacked again and again. Yet from near their own line, Hilton broke through and scored a converted try under the posts (0—8). They were now more on the attack, and a cross kick found the ball bouncing right into the hands of the wing, who scored again (0—11). This was the half-time score, yet territorialiy we had had more of the game. The second half was a ding-dong affair, with nothing much to choose between the sides, du Toit kicked two penalties for Kearsney, and Hilton scored once again (6—14).

15th August vs. ST. CHARLES Away Lost 0—40 This was a most disheartening display, and the largest score against Kearsney that we can ever remember. Undoubtedly St. Charles have a very fine side, and were far superior to ourseives. We remained aimost entirely on the defence as our opponents ran up their cricket score. Nevertheless I think the score could have been much less had the team not rather given in as a result of certain decisions.

22nd August vs. MICHAELHOUSE Home Lost 9—27 Michaelhouse scored in the first minute, and again a few minutes later (0—6). Our defence was called upon to do some hard work, but could not prevent two more scores, one converted (0—14). Then came a brilliant move ment from our three-quarters, when Sproson received a long pass from du Toit, drew the opposition, punted ahead and enables More to score in the corner (3—14). After half-time Kearsney pressed into the Michaelhouse twenty-five,

354 and Miller broke quickly from a loose scrum to score (6—14). Shortly after wards we forced another twenty-five, but their fly-half changed the direction of the drop out, for their wing to take the ball in his stride and race the length of the field to score again, under the posts (6—19). This was disheartening, as we had been doing most of the pressing. We scored again through Tolken (9—-19), but Michaelhouse scored twice more to bring the score to 9—27.

29th August vs. DURBAN TECH. Away Won 13—6 Tech. scored first. The full-back collected a kick which the wind blew away from touch, punted forward and enabled their centre to score (0—3). Helped by a strong wind. Tech. continued to press, and their full-back dropped a long goal (0—6). In the second half we benefited from the wind and pressed hard. Moffitt harassed the Tech. full-back over his own line and scored (3—6). Then Francois, our full-back, joined in with the three-quarters and himself scored a try which du Toit converted (8—6). From a scrum on the half-way line du Toit made a break and sent More away on a long run to score under the posts. Francois converted (13—6). Play continued in the Tech. half but no further score resulted.

5th September vs. OLD BOYS Home Won 19—15 The Old Boys fielded a strong side, most of them being in regular practice in Club rugger. The game was played at a very fast rate, and was quite the most entertaining match of the season. In the first half the Old Boys had most of the play, the speed and penetration of the backs causing our defenders a great deal of trouble. It was brilliant rugger, better than any we had previously encountered. Nevertheless by half-time their four tries had been countered by two of ours, from du Toit and More (6—12). After half-time Kearsney gradually began to counter-attack, and before long the backs were moving with precision and better understanding than at any other time during the season. Had we played like this in earlier matches, we should have won far more than we lost, du Toit scored again, and More put in a long run to score under the posts. Bradshaw converted (14—12). Not to be out-done. Old Boys scored again (14—15), and always looked dangerous. Kearsney was moving rhythmically by now, however, and Sproson scored a try which Francois converted (19—15). Had penalty place-kicking been more accurate, our margin would have been a good deal greater.

SECOND XV

vs. HILTON Lost 5—24 vs. DURBAN TECH. Won 6—3

Under 15 XV Lack of weight among the forwards proved a continual handicap to the team, but as the season progressed they developed pleasing combination, in forward rushes and line-outs. The team was well led by Barker, loose forward, and he was well supported by other forwards, especially Chaplin and Henfrey. The back-line lacked speed and vigour, and lacked penetration. At scrum-half, M. Hulett gave some good displays, and Murdoch was always safe at full-back. Groenewald and Steyn, on the wings, showed promise, but did not get many opportunities.

355 RESULTS vs. HILTON Lost 0—5 vs. ST. CHARLES Lost 3—13 vs. MICHAELHOUSE Draw 3—3 vs. DURBAN TECH. Won 8—5 vs. ST. MARK'S 1st XV Won 1 1—5

UNDER 14 XV vs. HILTON Won 8—5 vs. MERCHISTON 1st XV Won 1 1—6 vs. DURBAN TECH. Won 22-0 UNDER 14 "B " vs. HIGHBURY 1st XV Won 9-

UNDER 13 XV vs. ST. HENRY'S Draw 6—6 vs. TREVERTON Won 9—8 vs. MERCHISTON Draw 3—3 vs. HIGHBURY Won 25—0

CRICKET

Term IV, 1953

Cricket this term has shown a great revival. Nine teams have played regular matches, and all games throughout the School, from the 1st XI to the Junior Cake have been played with great enthusiasm. Special thanks must go to all the members of the staff who have run their divisions with such success, and they were mainly re sponsible for the enthusiastic approach to the games. Mention must also be made of the Cricket Committee, Lowe, Murdoch and Miller for their willing help at all times, with team selection, kit maintenance and help In coaching the Junior teams. In addition, the School's thanks go to those generous donors of cricket bats for promising young cricketers. Two to the 1st XI, two to the 2nd XI, and two to the more Junior teams. These bats were awarded to:— 1st XI. Murdoch, D. Most promising cricketers In the Groom, U. J School. 2nd XI. Carelse \Awarded by G. Hulett's XI. Lindsay / Under 14 XI. Murray B. Most promising cricketer In the Under 14 XI. Under 13 XI. Robblns, R. Most promising cricketer In the Under 13 XI.

356 The "King's Trophy," which is awarded only when a player shows outstanding ability as an all-rounder, and is the premier cricket award of the School, was awarded this year to D. Lowe, the Captain of Cricket. Congratulations to B. Murray, for a good century against Maritzburg College. The School awarded him a pullover for his effort. Special congratulations to D. Lowe who was awarded his Cricket Honours.

First XI Under the excellent captaincy of D. Lowe, the 1st XI developed into a very sound side. The batting was good, and at times excellent, and the fielding, except on one occasion, was sound. On two or three occasions, it nearly reached the brilliant class. Bowling was our main weakness, but we could always rely on two of the bowlers to be on form. Longhurst and Bradshaw were always consistent, and Daniel, Ryan and Perry bowled well on occasions. It has been a very keen and enthusiastic team, and has played as a team. Personal glory has taken a second place to the welfare of the XI. Lowe led the side well, and profited by his mistakes. He was ably supported by Murdoch (vice-captain), and all other members, and all players have shown a will to learn. Cricket Colour Caps were awarded to:— D. Lowe, D. Murdoch, M. Miller, J. Bradshaw, U. Groom. Team Colours were awarded to:— Re-awards: D. Lowe, D. Murdoch, M. Miller, J. Bradshaw, U. Groom. New Awards: C. Dukes, D. Perry, S. Longhurst, J. Barker, P. Daniel, P. Ryan. Our thanks go to Hopewell for his services as Scorer, to the boys who manipulated the score board, and to all those who gave such willing and useful help on the fields. We extend a warm welcome to Mr. Roy McLean, who visits the School each Wednesday, weather permitting, to assist with the coaching of the 1st XI. His services are much appreciated, and results are already evident. We look forward to a long association with him.

CRITIQUE OF 1st XI

D. Lowe (Captain). Honours. King's Trophy Award. Colours Cap. Developed Into a very fine captain and a good leader. An attacking No. 5 batsman who hits the bail with tremendous power. A reliable run scorer. Took over in an emergency as an opening bowler with a fair measure of success. Fair fielder with safe hands.

357 D. Murdoch (Vice-Captain). Colours Cap. Bat award for great promise. Very sound left hand batsman, No. 4, who can play attacking or defensive cricket. Good aggressive strokes, especially on the leg, and a powerful off drive. A brilliant close to the wicket fielder. M. Miller. Colours Cap. Developed into a very dependable wicket-keeping batsman. Batted No. 6, with considerable success. An attacking bat, who hits the ball very hard. Has kept wicket well and quietly, and made few mistakes. Has improved with every match. J. Bradshaw. Colours Cap. Good all-rounder. Bats No. 3 and is an attacking opening bowler. Can usually be relied upon to score a number of runs. Fast between the wickets. A very good opening bowler, moves the ball in the air, both ways, and off the wicket, and concentrates on attacking the stumps. Good deep fielder, with very safe hands and an excellent throw. U. Groom. Colours Cap. Bat awarded for great promise. Developed into a very sound opening batsman after gaining confidence. Lacks power at the moment, but is now beginning to drive the ball. The most correct batsman in the school. Has not failed to give the side a good start by taking the shine off the ball, and seeing at least one change. A good slip fielder and a promising bowler. C. Dukes. Team Colours. An opening batsman who has not come up to expectation this season. Has one bad stroke which has cost his wicket on most occasions. Hits the ball hard. A good all-round fielder. Should do very well next year. D. Perry. Team Colours. Bats No. 7 with a fair amount of success. He is a promising all-rounder. Gaining confidence quickly, and has batted well. A good off-spin bowler, who uses the air well. An erratic fielder. S. Longhurst. Team Colours. A newcomer to the side who has done well. A very accurate opening bowler, who loses pace because of a faulty run up. Attacks the stumps, and moves the ball both ways in the air and off the wicket. A good fielder. When batting, should hit the ball harder. P. Daniel. Team Colours. An off-spin bowler, who lost form badly this term, but has shown a welcome return recently. Shows great promise, but must learn that a spin bowler must be hit out of the ground sometimes. An erratic fielder, sometimes very good. An indifferent batsman. J. Barker. A good fielder. Leg-spinner with good prospects, and an un orthodox batsman, but quite reliable in a tight corner. P. Ryan. Leg-spinner, who on a good day is unplayable, but has lost form badly. A poor fielder, and in this department of the game, must improve. J. Saunders. Did not fulfil his promise as a batsman, but developed into a very good slow left-arm bowler, who used the air well. Controlled a swinging ball well and coujd bring it back off the wicket. A good fielder. Un fortunately left for England just as he was showing really good form. M. Hulett. Played a few matches only, but shows great promise. Very con fident, and should do very well.

26th September vs. KEARSNEY OLD BOYS Home Lost by 4S runs

The Old Boys fielded a very good side, had the first use of a poor wicket, and showed the School how to score quickly. Stewart once again had a good day, and batted beautifully. Dyer added a good 50 quickly and well. 358 Kearsney fared badly, and only Miller showed any signs of constructive batting. It was a very enjoyable game which the Old Boys deserved to win. The present boys learned a lot, and have benefited from that game.

OLD BOYS PRESENT

WInshIp, b. Bradshaw 26 Groom, b. McLuckle 9 Sherrell, c. Daniel, b. Bradshaw 18 Dukes, l.b.w., b. Sherrell 7 Dyer, retired 50 Bradshaw, b. Wlnship 10 Ballard, c. Croom, b. Ryan 8 Murdoch, b. WInshIp 14 Stewart, not out 70 Lowe, b. RIndel 15 Garbutt, c. Saunders, b. Ryan 9 Miller, b. Ballard 31 RIndel, not out I Perry, run out I McLuckle T Daniel, c. Dyer, b. Dyer 13 Butterworth yDId not bat. Barker, c. McLuckle, b. Garbutt 13 Colley Saunders, not out 13 Extras Ryan, c. WInshIp, b. Garbutt 0 Extras 1 1

TOTAL (for 5 wkts. dec.) IBS TOTAL 137

Bowling O. M. R. W. Av. Bowiling McLuckle 6 2 10 I 10 O. M. R. W. Av. Sherrell 7 3 20 I 20 Bradshaw 13 2 38 2 19 Colley 7 2 19 - — RIndel 9 — 21 I 21 Lowe 5 — 24 — — WInshIp 6 — 38 2 19 Ryan 12 — 1 12 2 56 Ballard 3 — 17 I 17

8 — — Perry 2 — Garbutt I.I— I 2 .S

21st October vs. KOOKABURRA XI Home Draw. (Rain stopped play) Like so many other games this term, rain caused the game to be stopped shortly after tea. Kearsney batted well to declare with the score at 126 for S wickets. Lowe and Miller took control of the bowling and added 90 runs quickly. Miller was unfortunately run out just before the declaration. Mr. McLean's Kookaburra XI was unable to take any liberties with the School bowling, and Longhurst bowled very well Indeed.

KEARSNEY KOOKABURRA XI

Groom, l.b.w I Total: 74 for 3 wkts. Dukes, c. Barker 13 Bradshaw, bowled 0 Murdoch, bowled 12 Lowe, run out .... 40 Miller, run out ... 41 Saunders, not out 0 Perry ") Daniel Longhurst Did not bat. Bowling Ryan O. M. R. W. Av. Extras 14 Longhurst 3 — 15 2 7.5 Daniel 5 — 21 I 21 TOTAL (for 5 wkts. dec.) 126 Perry 4 — 25 - —

359 24th October vs. DURBAN TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Home Won by 125 runs Kearsney batted first and soon took full command of the bowling. Miller batted very well for his 53, and Lowe scored 47 in the remarkably quick time of 30 minutes. He played his strokes with tremendous power. Groom looked set for a big score, but played outside an inswinger. Perry played a sound innings. Durban Technical High found the bowling very difficult to play. Longhurst bowled well, was well supported by Ryan, and keen fielding.

KEARSNEY DURBAN TECH. HIGH SCHOOL 1st Innings: 69 Groom, b. Price Dukes, c. Wilson, b. Price Bowling Bradshaw, st. Homer, O. M. R. W. Av. b. Timmers 13 Longhurst . 1 1 2 25 6 4.16 Murdoch, l.b.w., b. Wilson 23 Lowe 7 — 16 Lowe, c. Clague, b. Timmers 47 Ryan 8.5 3 12 3 4 Miller, b. Lloyd 53 Daniel 5 I 10 Perry, st. Homer, b. Timmers 25 Saunders, b. Lloyd 0 DURBAN TECH. HIGH SCHOOL Daniel, c. Richardson, 2nd Innings: 51 for 5 wkts. b. Timmers 0 Bowling Longhurst, b. Timmers O. M. W. Av. Ryan, not out I Ryan .. 5 2 2 7 Extras 0 Daniel . 6 I I 17 Perry . 2 — I 7 TOTAL 194 Longhurst . I — Lowe ... I I

31st October vs. HILTON Away Draw. (Rain stopped play) Hilton won the toss and batted first on an easy paced wicket. Longhurst again bowled well and was ably supported by Saunders and very good, keen fielding. One dropped catch changed the complexion of the game, and Hilton eventually totalled 200. Snyder and Palmer batted very well for Hilton. Kearsney started strongly, and Groom in particular batted very well indeed. Rain at 2.45 p.m. made conditions impossible, and stumps were drawn shortly before 4 p.m.

HILTON KEARSNEY 200 (Palmer 68, Snyder 60) Groom, bowled 25 Dukes, l.b.w 8 Bradshaw, bowled 6 Murdoch, bowled 18 Lowe, l.b.w 6 Miller, l.b.w 21 Bowling Perry, not out I O. M. R. W. Av. Saunders Longhurst 14 — 87 6 14.5 Longhurst ■ Did not bat. Lowe 3 — 14 - — Daniel Saunders 4.7— 33 3 11 Ryan Ryan 8 —^^ 58 I 58 Extras 12 TOTAL (for 6 wkts.) 97

360 7th November vs. GLENWOOD Away Draw. (Rain stopped play) Glenwood won the toss and sent Kearsney in to bat. Groom and Dukes once again gave the team a good start, and that foundation was soundly built on by Murdoch, Lowe and Bradshaw. Glenwood batted for a few minutes only, when a storm drove the players off the field. KEARSNEY GLENWOOD Groom, b. Williamson 6 19 for I wkt. Dukes, c. Williamson, b. Wiiliamson 3 Bradshaw, run out 22 Murdoch, run out 62 Lowe, b. G. Morby-Smith 35 Milier, c. King, b. G. Morby-Smith 5 Perry, not out 13 Bowling Saunders, c. G. Morby-Smith, b. L. Morby-Smith 2 O. M. R. W. Av. Longhurst, b. L. Morby-Smith 0 Longhurst I 5 Barker, l.b.w., b. L. Morby-Smith 7 Bradshaw I 14 Ryan, c. Williamson, b. G. Morby-Smith 8 Extras 14

TOTAL 177

i4th November vs. MICHAELHOUSE Home Draw. (Rain stopped play) Rain again proved to be the bogey, and play lasted only until 12.15 p.m. An early lunch was taken in the hope that conditions would improve, but after lunch it rained harder than ever. Michaeihouse eiected to bat, and started badly, losing 2 wickets for 1 1 runs. Burger, dropped off the first ball he received, and again shortly after that, went on to score an attractive 57 not out. Bradshaw made a welcome return as an opening bowler and bowled well, attacking the stumps all the time. MICHAELHOUSE KEARSNEY l l2for5wkts. Did not Bat.

Bowling O. M. R. W. Av. Bradshaw l i — 55 3 18.3 Longhurst 5 — 13 I i3 Saunders 2 — 25 - — Ryan 3 I i6 i 16

21st November vs. MARITZBURG COLLEGE Away Won by iS runs Kearsney batted first on an easy wicket and showed no signs of worry. Dukes was out to a bad shot, and later. Groom, batting beautifully, was foolishly run out. Bradshaw, Murdoch and Lowe all batted well and took the score to 162 for 5. An after lunch collapse saw Kearsney all out for 173 by 2.15 p.m.

361 College started well and the Kearsney fielding failed badly. Bradshaw bowled well, and Daniel made a welcome return to form. He bowled remarkably well to take 5 wickets for 54 runs. McLuckle batted well for College.

KEARSNEY MARITZBURG COLLEGE 158

Groom, run out 17 Dukes, c. Turner, b. Foss 6 Bradshaw, c. Strachan, b. Robinson 18 Murdoch, b. Robinson 35 Bowling Lowe, b. Thompson 66 O. M. R. W. Av. Miller, c. Turner, b. Robinson 8 Perry, not out Bradshaw 17.6 68 4 17 Barker, b. Thompson Longhurst 4 — 10 - Longhurst, c. Strachan, Daniel 15 2 54 5 10.8 b. Robinson Ryan 2— 9 1 9 Daniel, l.b.w., b. Thompson Ryan, c. Strachan, b. Robinson Extras 17

TOTAL 173

28th November vs. DURBAN HIGH SCHOOL Home No play. Rain.

5th December vs. STANDARD C.C. MARITZBURG Home No play. Rain.

OFFORD" SCHOOLS' WEEK

The Kearsney team, during this week, showed great promise, but, unfortunately, the week was spoiled through rain on the last two and a half days. Kearsney registered the only double innings win of the week, and, what was more important, all the players gave of their best. Lowe and Murdoch batted consistently well, and both were most unfortunate not to have been selected for the Schools' team. Bradshaw, Longhurst and Daniel bowled well, attacking all the time. The fielding was sound, and at times excellent. Other players who deserve special mention are: Perry, who batted well, but whose fielding needs more effort; Miller, who kept wicket very well indeed; and Hulet, who came into the team as 12th man, and who earned his place in all games played.

14th December vs. SOUTHERN DISTRICTS Hoy Park No. 2 Won by Innings and 77 runs Southern Districts batted first on an easy wicket, but were unable to play the accurate, attacking bowling of Bradshaw and Longhurst, who bowled un changed, throughout the innings. Both bowled remarkably well. Kearsney was never in trouble, and once again was given a very good start by Groom. Lowe and Murdoch batted attractively and both scored fluently. Miller's wicket- keeping was above school standard, and he was responsible for seven dismissals.

362 SOUTHERN DISTRICTS KEARSNEY 1st Innings: 38 Groom, c. Stead, b. van Rooyen 18 Bowling Dukes, l.b.w., b. Stead I a M. R. W. Av. Bradshaw, b. van Rooyen 12 Longhurst 7 I 14 3 4.6 Murdoch, l.b.w., b. Hart 35 Bradshaw 6.2— 22 7 3.1 Lowe, c. Clarke, b. Brown 51 Miller, l.b.w., b. van Rooyen 15 Perry, l.b.w., b. van Rooyen 7 SOUTHERN DISTRICTS Hulett, not out 14 2nd Innings; 64 Longhurst, l.b.w., b. van Rooyen 16 Barker, st. Clarke, b. van Rooyen 0 Bowling Daniel, b. Francois 4 O. M. R. W. Av. Longhurst 3 — 8 1 8 Extras 6 Bradshaw 6 4 3 2 1.5 Daniel 1 1.2 I 43 6 7.2 Groom 6 2 12| 12 TOTAL 179 Lowe 2 2 — - —

15th December vs. NORTHERN DISTRICTS Technical H.S. No. 2 Won by 114 runs

Northern Districts sent Kearsney in to bat on a soft, wet wicket, and the opening batsmen, although slow, gave the side a good start. The bowling was good, with little loose, and the batsmen had to earn all their runs. Good middle batting by Murdoch, Lowe, Perry, Hulett and Longhurst, enabled Lowe to declare the Kearsney Innings closed at 177 for 9 wickets. The Northern Districts batsmen never looked happy against very good attacking bowling, supported by excellent fielding. Daniel, In particular, bowled exceptionally well.

KEARSNEY NORTHERN DISTRICTS: 63 Groom, c. Veltch, b. Larson 7 Dukes, b. KIrkman 3 Bradshaw, c. KIrkman, b. Harmsworth 6 Bowling Murdoch, b. Larson 55 O. M. R. W. Av. Lowe, l.b.w., b. Glover 15 Bradshaw 7 4 5 1 5 Miller, b. KIrkman 5 Longhurst 7 3 12 2 6 Perry, c. Glover, b. Harmsworth 29 Ryan 5 I 17 2 8.5 Hulett, c. Glover, b. Veltch 15 Daniel 5 I 5 16 3.2 Longhurst, not out 20 Daniel, l.b.w., b. Glover 2 Ryan, not out 3 Extras 17

TOTAL (for 9 wkts. dec.) 177

16th December vs. NATAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL KIngsmead No. 2 Draw. (Rain stopped play) Technical High School batted first on an easy wicket. The Kearsney bowlers maintained their accurate attack, were keenly supported in the field, and Technical

363 High School were dismissed shortly before lunch for 61. Daniel, Bradshaw and Longhurst all bowled well. Groom and Dukes opened the Kearsney Innings, and were both not out at the Interval. Rain during lunch and in the afternoon stopped play.

NATAL TECH. HIGH SCHOOL: 61 KEARSNEY

Groom, not out Dukes, not out Bradshaw Murdoch Lowe Miller Perry >Dld not Bat. Bowling Hulett O, M. R. W. Av. Longhurst Longhurst 9.1 4 12 2 6 Daniel Ryan Bradshaw 14 7 12 3 4 Ryan 4 — 8 - — Extras Daniel 9 I 22 4 S.5 TOTAL (for 0 wkts.)

17th December vs. ST. CHARLES Old Fort No. No play. Rain.

18th December vs. ST. HENRY'S Track No play. Rain.

Batting Averages Innings Not Out Highest Score Total Average Lowe 8 I 66 275 39.3 Murdoch 8 - 62 254 3I.7S Miller 8 - 53 179 22.4 Perry 7 3 29 80 20 Longhurst 5 1 21 57 I4.2S Groom 9 1 25 91 11.4 Bradshaw 8 - 22 87 10.9 Also Batted: Hulett 29, Dukes 6.25, Daniel 4, Barker 5, Saunders 7.5, Ryan 4.3

Bowling Analysis Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Average Daniel 56.2 7 183 22 8.3 Longhurst 65.1 10 202 24 8.4 Bradshaw 76 18 213 22 9.7 Ryan 39.5 7 188 II 17.1 Also Bowled: Saunders 3/33, Groom 1/12, Perry 1/40, Lowe 1/54

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Back Row—J. H, SAUNDERS, D. A. HOPEWELL (Scorer), U. G. GROOM. Second Row-D. PERRY, P. K. DANIEL, J. BARKER, P. J. RYAN, S,^^ LONGHURST, C. J. P^^^lncuAW Front Row—M. F. MILLER, D. H. LOWE (Capt.), Mr. R. C. BEST, D. S. MURDOCH (Vice-Capt.), J. M. V. BRADSHAW. Second XI During the fourth quarter we experienced some of the worst cricketing weather for many years. As a result six of our fixtures had to be either cancelled or abandoned owing to rain. Ably led by Carelse the XI has improved steadily until it has developed into probably the keenest Second XI we have had for some years. Several promising players returning next year should form the nucleus of quite a good team in 1954. The following have played for the XI this term: Carelse, Lindsay, Rindel, Ford, Simpson (M.), Valintine, Francois, Kyle, Haygarth, Mooney and Pigg. We are very grateful to Mr. G. C. Hulett and Mr. C. Jackson for presenting two bats to the Second XI. This generous action on their part has helped considerably to foster keenness and enthusiasm in the team.

MATCHES OLD BOYS "B 93 (Nathan 42. Lindsay 4 for 22). KEARSNEY 67 (Rindei i8. F. Chick 2 for 9, Nathan 3 for 4). OLD BOYS "B " SS for 5 deciared. (Groenewaid 28). KEARSNEY 82 for 6. Won by 4 wkts. on doubie innings.

KEARSNEY 159 for 9 wkts. deciared. (Ford 63 not out, Lindsay 45. Forbes 4 for 9). HILTON 61 for 3 wkts. Match drawn—rain stopped play.

KEARSNEY 71 GLEN WOOD 55 for 3 wkts. Match drawn—rain stopped piay.

G. HULETT'S XI 83 (A. Clayton 37, S. Osier 23. Ford 5 for 9). KEARSNEY 55 (A. Clayton 4 for 6). Lost by 28 runs.

MARITZBURG COLL. 86 (Forbes 24. Francois 4 for 23). KEARSNEY 6i (Forbes 4 for 12). Lost by 25 runs.

KEARSNEY 1 10 for 9 wkts. declared. (Haygarth 23, Carelse 21. A. Clayton 2 for 8, T. Halsted 5 for IS). G. HULETT'S Xi 103 (A. Clayton 18, S. Osier 17, v.d. Eyver 37. Lindsay 8 for 32). Won by 7 runs.

366 Under 15 The personnel of the" A " and " B " teams has so Interchanged, In one's efforts to find the best possible "A " combination, that it is difficult to assess their strength separately. The main Impression is one of disappointment—-that the promise of last year has not been fulfilled. Perhaps If we had had bowlers who could dismiss the opposition cheaply, our batting would have seemed better. But we let game after game slip through Inability to dispose of the opposition's tall-enders. Rain interfered with all matches except one, and caused the cancellation of some. This was very disappointing, for the teams lacked nothing In enthusiasm. Could we have gone on long enough we might ultimately have discovered the best combinations. Indeed, the most promising "finds" came at the end, when It was too late to exploit them: the discovery of Beckett and Borgwardt as spin bowlers. MATCHES

"A " Team KEARSNEY 51 and 49 (Steyn 15). DURBAN TECH. 83 (Rowe 3 for 5). Lost by 28 runs. HILTON 21 1 ^ KEARSNEY 177 (Rowe 46, M. Hulett 41, Haworth 25, Groenewald 21). Lost by 34 runs. GLENWOOD 227 (Cross 3 for 37). KEARSNEY 100 for 5 wickets (Fearnhead 24, Groenewald 20, Rowe 19). Draw—rain stopped play. KEARSNEY 86 for 4 wkts. (Groenewald 24, M. Hulett 19). MICHAELHOUSE did not bat. Draw—rain stopped play. MARITZBURG COLL. 109 (Brazier 4 for 39, Fearnhead 3 for 22). KEARSNEY 93 (Rowe 20, Haworth 19) and 67 for 8 wkts. (Brazier 23). Lost by 1 16 runs. "B " Team DURBAN TECH. U/17 150 (Fearnhead 3 for 21). KEARSNEY 48 (du Toit 29) and 65 (Groom 15). Lost by innings and 37 runs. HILTON 122 (Cross 5 for 18, Polkinghorne 4 for 22). KEARSNEY 104 (Fearnhead 47, du Toit 29). Lost by 18 runs. KEARSNEY 100 for 4 wkts. (Groom 44, Polkinghorne 23). MICHAELHOUSE did not bat. Draw—rain stopped play. KEARSNEY 168 for 8 wkts. dec. (Polkinghorne 54, du Toit 40, B. Hulett 20 not out). MARITZBURG COLL. 55 (Beckett 4 for 9) and 66 (Borgwardt 5 for 10). Won by innings and 47 runs. Matches with WESTON, MARITZBURG TECH.and D.H.S. cancelled through rain.

367 Under 14 24th October vs. CORDWALLIS Away Lost by 34 runs on 1st immings CORDWALLIS I I I and 1 10 for 4 (Fisher 3 for 8). KEARSNEY 77 and 65 for 5 (Murray 43 not out). 31st October vs. HILTON Away Won by 20 runs KEARSNEY 143 (Henderson 33, Fisher 42). HILTON 123 (Todd 3 for 3). 4th November vs. HIGHBURY Away Won by 9 wkts. HIGHBURY 25 and 1 1 for 4. KEARSNEY 102 for 6 dec. (Henderson 42).

7th November vs. GLENWOOD Home Won by 7 wkts. GLENWOOD 54 (Todd 4 for 12, Murray 3 for 6). KEARSNEY 57 for 3 (Murray 32 not out). 14th November vs. MICHAELHOUSE Away Draw—rain stopped play. MICHAELHOUSE 86 for 2. 20th November vs. PINETOWN Away Draw—rain stopped play. PINETOWN 122 for 6 (Cole 3 for 21). 21st November vs. MARITZBURG COLLEGE Away Won by 5 wkts. MARITZBURG COLL. 130 and 173 for 7. KEARSNEY 190 (Murray 101, Robblns 39).

2nd December "B" TEAM vs. HIGHBURY Home Won by 4 wkts. HIGHBURY 56 (Milne 5 for 18). KEARSNEY 67 for 6 (Robblns 27 not out).

Under 13 As always, enthusiasm has been the note of the Under 13 Division this season. They have had a fairly generous ration of matches, and even the "B " side had the opportunity of meeting other school teams. The fully-equipped Umpire appears these days, of course, in mackintosh, sou' wester, and gumboots, but the Under 13 battled through the eccentricities of our weather in most cheerful style, playing even when the ball was almost too slippery to hold, and when batsmen had to put on chains to run between the wickets. There is talent developing in quite a number of the younger members of the team, and the next year or two should see consider able advances in performance. Bobbins, who ascended latterly to the Under 14, became rapidly a most successful all-rounder, and is well started on the road to promotion.

368 MATCHES

•' A" Team 24th October *s. BOYS' MODEL Away Lost BOYS' MODEL 148 KEARSNEY . 72 4th November vs. CLIFTON Home Lost. CLIFTON 121 for 5 KEARSNEY 22 I Ith November vs. KLOOF Home Won. KLOOF 36 (Dowdle 8 for 10). KEARSNEY 121 for 5 (Robbins 88 not out, Reece 13). 14th November vs. HIGHBURY Away Won. HIGHBURY 64 KEARSNEY 123 (Jewitt 19, Robbins 63 not out).

"B " Team 4th November vs. HIGHBURY Away Won. HIGHBURY 24 (Simpson 5 for 13). KEARSNEY 46 (de Vaal IS). 25th November vs. KLOOF Home Lost. KEARSNEY IS KLOOF SS for 6 2nd December vs. HIGHBURY — Lost. HIGHBURY 63 for 4 dec. KEARSNEY 62 (de Vaal 33). R.R-S.

ATHLETICS

This year we were fortunate in being able to send a team to compete in the Natal Junior Championships in Maritzburg on 17th October. Despite a sodden track and unfavourable weather conditions performances generally were of a very high standard and our competitors did exceptionally well. The following Kearsney boys obtained places:— Under 19: 440 yds. 1st: N. R. More. Time: 50.7 sec. 880 yds. 3rd: N. R. More. 4 X 1 10 yds. Relay. 2nd: Kearsney College (More, Sproson, Tolken, Pigg).

369 Under 17: Discus. 1st: P. du Toit. Distance: 136 ft. 9 in. Shot Putt. 1st: E. J. Frick. Distance: 41 ft. 6 in. (Natal Record) 4 X 1 10 yds. Relay. 1st: Kearsney College. (Ryan, Moffitt, du Toit, Carelse). Time: 48.1 sec. A small Kearsney team of six took part in the Durban Athletic Club Sports versus Sporting Clube de Lourenco Marques on 28th November. The following gained places:— Shot Putt Handicap. 1st: E. J. Frick. Distance: 40 ft. 3 in. lOOyds. Schoolboys(Under I6{). 1st: P. du Toit. I I.I sees. 220 yds. D.A.C. Junior Handicap. 1st: P. du Toit. 24.8 sees. 440 yds. Schoolboys Relay (Open). 1st: Kearsney College (Tolken, Moffitt, du Toit, Sproson). 46.6 sees. Congratulations to the following on the award of their Athletic Team Colours for 1953: C. Carelse, P. du Toit, K. Eddy, E. Frick, R. Moffitt, N. More, J. Newlands, M. Pigg, P. Ryan, J. Sproson, R. Tolken.

SWIMMING

Keen interest was maintained in all the different branches of swimming. Coaching on Mondays was continued and tests for proficiency certificates were taken on Fridays. Numbers of success ful candidates in these tests: First Class Honours, 12; First Class, 9; Second Class, 29; Third Class, 18; Fourth Class, 8. Glenwood came to us for a friendly Gala which was very much appreciated and enjoyed by everyone. Out of the thirteen swimming events Kearsney came home first in nine. Two School records were broken: M. Hall, the 50 yds. Free Style (Open), in 26.2 sees.; and B. Henfrey, 50 yds. Breast Stroke (Under 15), in 34.1 sees. The Under 15 Medley team: Cross, 33-j yds. back stroke; Henfrey, 33^ yds. breast stroke; and Fearnhead, 33j yds. crawl; put up the very good time of 60.8 sees. Unfortunately we have no Medley team race records. In an interesting polo game after the gala we drew with Glenwood, one each. In the Life Saving Competitions Kearsney came second in the intermediate section and third in the senior section. Congratulations to M. Hall, T. Downard, R. Tyler, H. Fraser, P. Bowman and B. Henfrey on their team colours awards. J.S.

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TENNIS

Third and Fourth Terms, 1953 No inter-school matches were played during the third and fourth terms. At the College itself the vagaries of Botha's Hill weather threw the courts out of commission for a considerable number of days. But these two facts should not be interpreted to mean that all was quiet on the tennis front. The 71 boys in the tennis divisions were fortunate to have the coaching of Mr. Marshall of the Natal Tennis School. He paid a number of visits to the College and gave us the benefit of his sound knowledge of the game. During the fourth term the annual championships were played off. In the Senior Division Lowe won the Polkinghorne Cup, while Dukes emerged as Junior Champion. The Inter-House Shield was won by Gillingham. The Honours award for tennis was made to D. Lowe—a fitting reward for the service he has rendered tennis at the College. Colours were awarded to Lowe and von Sorgenfrei, and team caps to Court and Milne. These four boys played well during the year and participated in the League matches. Tennis is a game which tends to be neglected in boys' schools. It is regrettable that this should be so, for in the years that follow on school life most boys put aside rugger and cricket for tennis. However, it Is hoped that enthusiasm for the game will grow at Kearsney. If funds can be made available for the building of a practice wall, interest will increase and the standard of play improve vastly.

CADET NOTES

Annual Inspection. The Annual Inspection was carried out on 29lh September by Major G. L. Arthur, Staff Officer, Natal Command. Student-Officer C. G. Carelse was in command of the Parade. Although there may have been some doubts beforehand about the standard that would be attained, these were shown to have been quite unjustified for the Detachment put up a show that was in every way worthy of the Inspections of previous years. Discipline, bearing and drill, including arms drill, were admirable, and the steadiness of all ranks was a most noticeable and praise worthy feature. After the Inspection Major Arthur gave an excellent address and congratulated the Cadets on the efficiency they had displayed.

371 Band. The Band has had a busy time for they were involved in two Competitions and in the Remembrance Day ceremonies. Some intensive practice was put in for the Durban and District Competition, and it was disappointing to gain only third place, ten marks behind the winners, Durban High School. However two other trophies came our way, for the Band took first place in the section allotted to Turn-out, and our leading drummer. Sergeant S. D. Rowe won the Individual Drumming Competition. The Natal Command Cadet Band Competition was revived this year, and eight Bands competed at Maritzburg for the Adminis trator's Trophy. Kearsney took fifth place and were again ten marks behind the winners who in this instance also were the Durban High School. The last Cadet function of the year was the Remembrance Day Church Parade, and here the Band contributed greatly to the effectiveness of the occasion with some splendid playing. The Last Post, Reveille, and Retreat were particularly well done. Drum-Major Sproson leaves us now after holding this important post for three consecutive years. We are grateful to him for the energy and enthusiasm which he has put into the work, and we are indeed sorry that he has not had the well-merited reward of leading his Band to victory in any of the competitions for which he and they have worked so hard. A handsome new mace was acquired for the Band in time for use at the Durban Competition. The father of Drum-Major Sproson paid half the cost, and we thank him very sincerely for his generosity and encouragement. Shooting. The Imperial Challenge Shield Competition was fired off at the beginning of the fourth term. There were 168 firers, and 50% of the scores count. Scores of under 78 were discarded. The final average was the creditable one of 85.8 without handicap, which is one point above the average for last year. There were 31 Marksmen (90 and over) and 24 First-Class Shots (85-89). The figures for last year were 20 in each case. The highest scorer was Hall, M. O., who gained 97. All these figures are subject to confirmation by Defence. The Robbins' Cup Inter-House Trophy was won by Finningley, who ended up twenty points ahead of Gillingham. The highest scorers were Fearnhead and G. Brown with 96 each. Fleld-Day. After a gap of two years a Field-Day was organised for 18th September to give point to the field training provided for "A " Company in the first Half. The area of operations covered the ground between the School and the Shongweni Riding Club. Attacks on strong-points, comprising mortar and machine-gun positions, were arranged and lessons in the use of cover were

372 applied. The only ammunition available was blanks for a number of carbines. On the return to School in the afternoon patrol activity was practised. We extend our thanks to the Permanent Force Instructors who arranged and controlled the operations. We are sorry to lose Lieutenant L. D. S. Glass, who is returning to the University for further study. We have greatly appreciated his help in the Detachment, and we wish him well. Bamford Trophy. We are grateful to Major C. W. Bamford of the Permanent Force for presenting a Cup to be awarded to the best Cadet of the year. Its first recipient is Drum-Major J. A. Sproson who thoroughly merited it for his fine example of smartness on parade at all times and for his excellent three years' leadership of the Band. Major G. L. Arthur presented the Trophy to Drum- Major Sproson at the conclusion of the Inspection Parade.

KEARSNEY COLLEGE OLD BOYS* CLUB Club Officials 1953-54 President: J. H. Hopkins, Botha's Hill, Natal. Vice-President: A. B. Theunissen. Hon. Secretary: P. Metcalf, Kearsney College. Hon. Treasurer: M. J. Collins. Executive Members: O. McLaverty, H. Groom, N. Reeves, B. Stewart, J. A. Chick. Representative on Board of Governors: M. M. F. Poole. Additional Representative: A. B. Theunissen. Trustees, Endowment Fund: P. H. Hind, A. B. Theunissen. Magazine Editor: J. F. Reece. Durban Branch Chairman: A. T. Winship, Box 1 144, Durban. Vice-Chairman: O. McLaverty. Hon. Secretary: A. J. Boorman, 12 Meriden, 226 Clark Road, Durban. Executive Committee: B. Stewart, I. W. D. Stones, G. Ballard. Johannesburg Branch Chairman: J. H. Charter, Box 3667, Johannesburg. Vice-Chairman: J. Ireland. Hon. Secretary: G. Lancaster, Box 7128, Johannesburg. Hon. Treasurer: A. B. Theunissen. Executive Committee: I. F. Jackson, J. T. Preece, I. H. D. Lund. Zululand Branch Chairman: D. R. Nightingale, Inyezane, Gingindhlovu. Hon. Secretary: J. D. Raw, Box 26a, Empangeni.

373 OLD BOYS' REUNION, 1953

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m m. w * Old Bo/s' Reunion Let us begin the story of the Reunion with the only possible criticism—why did so few Old Boys come ? With 300 extra Old Boys on the lists since the last Reunion, of 1946, there were never theless considerably fewer present than on that occasion. Why, we wonder. We should be glad to know. That apart, it was a great affair. Those who stayed through the week-end were of one accord, that it was a delightful and unforgettable reunion. But to begin at the beginning. A car-load or two arrived from Johannesburg during the night of 4th-5th September, and from breakfast-time on the Saturday there was a steady and continuous trickle. There were the usual greetings: "There's old So-and-So. Haven't seen him for 20 years. He hasn't changed a bit." "Remem ber when . .. ?" "My dear chap, you're looking prosperous." "Failed J.C., and never needed it." "Where did you get that hat}" "Good Heavens, man, you don't need a belt any more." And so on, ad infinitum, or at least till Monday. The rugger matches attracted the crowds. Natal gave a good account of itself in defeating the rest and some of the players were so unashamedly fit that they went straight on to play for the Old Boys vs. School—elderly Old Boys who should have known better. For this latter match the Old Boys had got together a first-rate team, all fit, and most playing good class rugger. They harassed our Firsts no end and quickly ran up points. But the second half found the Kearsney side really "clicking " for the one and only time throughout the season and some brilliant Wallaby-like play finally led to a last-minute try which brought victory to the School. If only the team could have played like this in its earlier matches ! In the afternoon we had our biggest concourse of Old Boys. After the game many went back to Durban and by dinner in the evening there were some 65 participants—a disappointing turn-out. But dinner was good and congratulations were proffered to Mrs. Goldman and her henchmen. Came the speeches, of course. A. B. Theunissen, as President of the Old Boys' Club, welcomed everybody—-even those who normally live here. Like the brook, he nearly went on for ever. He welcomed the Chairman of i;he Board, Mr. C. A. Woods; he welcomed the Headmaster, the masters, with special reference to the old-stagers; he welcomed A. T. Winship, Chairman of the Durban Branch; J. H. Charter, Chairman in Johannesburg and D. N. Nightingale, Chairman in Zululand; he welcomed J. H. Hopkins, Secretary of the Club, and Rev. D. W. Timm, School Chaplain. We almost felt we knew one another by this time. A. T. Winship very briefly proposed the toast of the School. His main duty was officially to present to the School the Painting of Mr. R. H. Matterson, done by Rosa Hope. In unveiling this,

375 he made kindly references to Mr. Matterson's leadership as a Head master, and his unfailing friendliness. Mr. S. G. Osier, the Headmaster, replied. It has not been easy to step in to the shoes of a great man, who had set very high standards, and held a treasured place in the heart of the School. On coming to Kearsney he himself had at once been struck by certain characteristics of courtesy and chivalry among present and past boys. Very many people had remarked upon this reputation: it was the present purpose of the School to maintain such. Mr. Osier thanked Old Boys for unfailing help given to the School in past years, towards the Pavilion, the Chapel, Organ, and Endow ment Fund. Several Old Boys were on the Board of Governors. Present schoolboy tactics, secret activities, foibles and preferences remained unchanged with the passing of the years. And now we were on the eve, he hoped, of great material developments which would make Kearsney a proud place. Mr. C. A. Woods, Chairman of the Board, had the rather difficult task of proposing the toast of the K.C.O.B.C. It was not a privilege he ever remembered having had before, he said. He knew there were pitfalls; he was not, for instance, going to be facetious or even funny. Memories of schooldays are often personal and private; they are good and bad; but they are memories. He was proud to have had three sons at Kearsney, and it had left its mark on them for all time. A school may be of bricks and mortar, but the vital thing is the life within. In these buildings there grows up love, chivalry, and honesty, under the banner of the living God. Boys leave and carry the traditions; new ones come and take up the torch. So the procession moves on and always the School remains. The past is of Old Boys; the present is of present boys; the future belongs to all. Mr. Woods gave a picture of intended School developments. They aimed at a School of 350; we could then stand the test of comparison academically and at sport. If Kearsney can serve 200 boys well, it should be given the opportunity of serving 350 well. Finance would be a big problem, but a wide-spread appeal was going out. The immediate project was to double-storey the class rooms; there would follow an assembly hall and two further houses. That was the vision. In conclusion Mr. Woods confessed that he did not know many Kearsney Old Boys, but he was well-pleased with the samples he did know, and was proud to belong to such a body. A. B. Theunissen replied and reminded listeners that this was the Silver Jubilee of the K.C.O.B.C. The Club did not falter in its objects—to maintain contact among Old Boys, and to help the College—and was doing well in both respects. But the Club would not remain satisfied with what it had done; it would now accept the challenge of the Board and pledge its help towards the future development at Kearsney.

376 So dinner and speeches were ended, and Old Boys drifted to the Houses. There was hilarious progressive ping-pong, noteworthy for the vicious and relentless spirit shown, and the inability to spell "donkey" in under twelve letters; there were the subtleties of darts, where experienced hands showed their cunning; or we sat around and chatted, and said " I shall never forget ..." or "Do you remember ..." So to bed, or, perhaps, to the dormitories, where laughter and high jinks prevailed. In spite of late hours, there was a good turn-out for early- morning Communion Service in the College Chapel next morning, reverently conducted by the School Chaplain. Breakfast and then Reunion Photo at the Pavilion. After this, a general dispersal— to the sea, to Kloof, to the Houses; a strolling and a chatting, or a playing, and a foregathering for meals. In the afternoon the Annual General Meeting was held. In the evening the Service. Not many Old Boys were left by this time, but ail enjoyed the Service conducted by Rev. D. W. Timm and an old friend. Rev. W. H. Irving, and after the Service there was a brief Organ Recital by Mr. Oram. The day thus came quietly to an end. Monday, and more departures, till only a handful remained, to show us Tennis As It Is Played (a tribute to Nutrine). Cold lunch, an understandable reluctance to say "Good-Bye," and then those of us left behind prepared ourselves for the return of the School, the romance and glamour of the past yielding to the grimmer tasks of the present. Thank you, everybody, for a jolly time ! J.F.R. The following Old Boys were noticed in the course of the week-end, but we apologise for omitting any who may have paid fleeting visits:—

year of Leading. 1924 A. T. WInship. 1926 G. Hulett. 1930 P. H. Hind. 1931 D, R. Nightingale, A. B. Theunissen. 1933 V, G. Dicks, J. H. Hopkins, A. M. Foss. 1935 D. Gilliat, N. Reeves. 1936 A. N. Stockii, A. O. R. Askew. 1937 J. H. Charter, W. Robinson, R. H. Theunissen. 1938 J. A. Chick, A. P. Lowe. 1939 N. Hamlyn, D. J. Munro. 1941 G. Baiiard, J. W. Clayton, H. C. Corbishley, F. Chick, A. H. Doidge, A. W. Paul. 1942 J. D. Allsopp, B. Theunissen. 1943 C. D. Nathan, I. W. D. Stones. 1944 G. Garbutt, G. C. Harrison, M. Crookes, K. C. Nelson, J. Preece. 1945 J. A. Grant, W. Hodsdon, O. McLaverty, A. B. van Aardt, P. R. Jonsson. 1946 R. Zeller, E. Hughes.

377 1947 J. R. Butterworth, E. Christian, C. Lentin, H. Metcalfe, N. Tytherleigh. 1948 M. A. Blackburn, G. D. Hastie, D. C. Maclean, D. C. M. Wheelwright, B. Stewart. 1949 G. Brokensha, H. R. Dukes, E. O. Egeland, A. G. Frolich, N. Kitchin, I. H. D. Lund, P. Roberts, H. Shuttleworth, W. H. Southwood, P. D. Warmback. 1950 B. Beck, M. J. Collins, T. E. Gjestland, G. Lancaster, M. J. Rodda, G. H. M. Shires, G. A. Steenberg, J. Voysey, D. Wauchope, D. Wheetman, D. C. Wade, G. S. Christian. 1951 E. Colley, R. J. Ireland, G. Price-Hughes, H. Rowe, G. Sherrell. 1952 J. S. Botte, M. A. Brand, F. J. Carter, B. P. Dingley, M. J. Hindson, O. W. K. Jackson, J. P. Newiands, S. Preece, C. Rindel, B. Stokoe, K. B. Shea, J. F. Woods, D. J. Dukes. 1953 F. R. Broom, R. Colley.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Held at Kearsney College, 6th September, 1953, at 4 p.m.

The following is a digest of the official Minutes. Present. Mr. A. B. Theunissen in the Chair, and 43 members. Apologies were recorded from 23 Old Boys. The Chairman congratulated the Headmaster and, in absentia, Mr. R. H. Matterson, on the award of Coronation Medals. Ben Miiner Memorial. The convener of committee, Mr. J. H. Charter, reported a credit balance of £9 2s. 4d. in the U.B.S. The first award was made in 1952 to the senior Biology student of the year. There was no general appeal for funds, but Mr. Charter hoped that Old Boys would rally round with small fund-raising functions. The Chairman reported that the Johannesburg Branch had raised £50 towards the redemption of the Pavilion debt. The meeting recommended that the incoming Executive consider meeting the cost of the painting of Mr. Matterson from general funds. Pavilion. It was decided that future plaques, if any, be positioned at eye-level on the wall to the left of the southern door of the day room. The siting of the present Roll of Honour was discussed, and the matter left in the hands of the incoming Executive, who would submit a report at the next A.G.M. Endowment Fund. Fifty-one policies, to the value of £3,052, had been sold, largely thanks to the energetic work put in by Mr. H. Groom. Old Boys' Bursary. Letter of appreciation from the Headmaster was read. He asked that Old Boys notify him if needing financial assistance in entering their sons for Kearsney. Constitution. The following amendments were carried unanimously: (1) The Financial Year of the Club end on 30th June. (2) The A.G.M. to be held on Founder's Day. Election of Officers General. Mr. Reece expressed concern at the signs of diminishing attend ance at Branch Meetings. A considerable discussion followed, at which the following suggestions were made: (o) That Branch Meetings be occasionally held at which only soft drinks should be served; (b) That an occasional buffet lunch be served; (c) That younger Old Boys would welcome a games evening or braaivleis;(d) That close liaison be kept with boys about to leave school; (e) That use be made of Wesley Hall, Durban;(f)That Branch Entertainment Committees be formed. Finally especial thanks were rendered to Mr. Hopkins for his work as Secretary over the past eight years.

378 General Information Old Boys' lapel badges are obtainable from the Secretary at 5/- each. Copies of the Old Boys' photograph may be obtained through the Secretary, at the following prices: Post Card, 2/6; 6 x 4|, 7/6; 8x6, 10/6. Will Old Boys please send parcels of used stamps (with part of the envelope affixed) to the School. A great deal of money for the Development Fund can be raised In this way. Will Old Boys please keep me advised of address changes ? I have heard that some 20 Old Boys in the Durban area alone claim not to have had invitations to the Reunion, although a notice was sent to every Old Boy whose address we possess, and a full page of the last Magazine was devoted to the programme for the week-end. We can only presume that we have the wrong addresses. I have no addresses of the following Life Members, and would welcome help from Old Boys: H. N. Ashwell (24-27), Dr. D. P. Beningfield (41-42), D. M. C. Bramhall (47-48), R. A. M. Biebuyck (49-51), B. A. Coventry (27-32), H. J. M. Cromme (49-50), B. J. P. Duranty (42-43), H. J. C. Ellwood (40), F. Hatcher (28-29), B. G. Howlett (49-50), H. C. F. Ivory (39-42), I. B. Marshall (32-33), A. R. W. Metcalf (33-38), I. G. McLeod (39-43), P. McLeroth (44-45), C. E. Meinzer (44-48), W. M. Oliver (35-37), T. D. Pennefather (39-43), K. E. Rapson (43-45), D. C. Steel (35-38), K. Shinwell (42-47), N. C. Steggall (48-50), V. F. M. Tenquist (44-48), D. B. Weir (25-27), R. W. Weightman (31-33), C. G. J. Weston (42-43).

J. F. REECE.

OLD BOYS' NEWS

Engagements: L. Forsyth, G. Metcalfe, G. R. Niven, D. M. Passmore, G. H. Stein, I. W. D. Stones, N. Kitchin, D. Crankshaw, J. A. Chick, W. Wilker. Marriages: D. Beckett, D. R. Beckett, G. Garbutt, E. Hughes, T. J. Lees, O. McLaverty, R. Metcalf, B. Ninnis, H. Pencharz, R. Robertson, P. J. Wills, R. Christoffersen, V. Davy, R. Whiteley, 1. Ives, D. G. Cominos. Births: A. O. R. Askew (twin sons), G. Balcomb (daughter), A. J. Boorman (daughter), R. Brand (daughter), D. N. Crowder (son), C. Meinzer (daughter), M. Perry (son), S. Hulett (son), D. Raw (daughter), R. Theunissen (son), B. Theunlssen (son), A. Loader (daughter), P. Garbutt (son).

379 Old Boys everywhere will congratulate P. H. HIND (25-30) on having been elected Chairman of the Kearsney Board of Governors, the first Old Boy to hold this high office. All who know Philip will rejoice that the affairs of the School are to lie in the hands of a man whose straightness in business, philanthropy, and wise counsellings are a by-word in the Province. Hind is also Chairman of the Board of Governors of the McCord Zulu Hospital.

OUR FIRST SPRINGBOK

We must have been almost as proud as Newton Walker himself, and his parents, when we learned of his selection as front rank forward for South Africa against the Wallabies at Kingsmead on 19th September. We offer him our hearty congratulations. We are indebted to Mr. C. O. Medworth for much of the information given below of Newton's rugby career. He was born the day after the 1928 All Blacks Test in Durban, and many of the congratulatory telegrams expressed the hope that the newcomer would follow in the footsteps of his Springbok father. He arrived at Kearsney in 1938, at the age of 10, even then wearing a man's size in boots ! There were few boys of his age group, and all were smaller than Newton, but all delighted in bringing him to earth and sitting on him. In taking revenge, he learned early lessons in restraint I He took easily to rugger, and spent much time learning the finer points of hooking, kicking, jumping. In course of time he outgrew his hooking and gravitated to the lock position, for which he was better suited. Fortunately for him, Newton was in the senior school when we had some exceptionally strong sides. We beat every school in the Province, and this was not a little due to Newton's forward leadership. He won his Natal Schools' Cap, played for Natal for some years, and then moved to the O.F.S. In I9SI and again in 1953 he took part in Springbok Trials. Two fine displays against the Wallabies brought him ultimate honours. His selection brought unspeakable joy to all who know him. We hope that future years will bring him many opportunities of wearing the much-prized green and gold jersey. Mr. R. H. Matterson, Grand President of the Sons of England Society, paid an official visit to Livingstone in September, there to be installed into office for a second year. His Grand Chaplain is Rev. C. E. Wilkinson (25-27), who gave a fine address to members of the Society at the official service in Livingstone. While up north Mr. Matterson met F. R. Comins (41) and N. Nilsen (27-29) holidaying at Livingstone.

E. R. Ashby (47-50) obtained his Agricultural Diploma at Cedara, with a pass in every subject, and is now working on a sugar farm at Empangeni. D. Anger (46-50) is now farming at Chipinga, Southern Rhodesia. A. O. R. Askew (34-36) is on the teaching staff at Highbury School, Hill Crest, where his wife has recently presented him with twin sons! C. M.Albertyn (40-42) has decided to follow his younger brother's example and seek acceptance into the Methodist Ministry. He has gone to Cliff College, England. N. Baker (40-42) has left St. Mark's School, Mbabane, where he has been Sports Master for six years. He hopes to go farming. Mr. R. Wally Brown, ex-Staff, is still teaching at this school and enjoys the Swaziland manner of living. A. J. Boorman (40-43), whose whereabouts have been unknown to us for many years, has returned to Durban and been elected to the office of Secretary to the Durban Branch of the K.C.O.B.C.

380 D. L. Brokensha (48-50) is with Perry's, Stanger. E. C. B. Brown (35-40), after a" battie of languages" has obtained promotion to Clerical Assistant Grade I; this means transfer from the Accounting Office of the Administrator to the Provincial Works Office. After 13 years in the one office, the change is welcome. He writes," During the past six months 1 have been to Botha's Hiii four times, for organ recitals and Carols. I should like to say how much I have enjoyed them ail. This is the first time, since leaving, that I have attended a Carol Service, and I was greatly struck by the precision with which the service went, and the quality of singers and speakers. The Candle light was most effective." Rev. D. Crankshaw (42) sustained severe injuries in a car-crash near Grahamstown, but is now happily recovered. He has just completed his third year as ministerial student at Rhodes, and has been appointed to East London. M. J. Collins (47-50), treasurer to the Old Boys' Club, is with Crockett, Wendt & Fletcher, Durban. M. J. Christie (29-35) is with the Native Recruiting Corporation, Bremers- dorp. He was a welcome visitor to the School in October. We found him keenly interested in Church and Mission work and trying hard to raise funds for a Methodist Church in Bremersdorp. He continues to play cricket with enthusiasm. A. K. Carter (48-51) has been taking a leading part in Ballet, in Durban. G. D. D. Crookes (40-43) is sugar-managing at Umfolozi. H. A. Cowen (43-47) has taken his final year Dentistry at Wits. R. Christoffersen (46) has been transferred to Hortor's Ltd., Bulawayo, as Foreman of the Office Appliance Workshop. 2nd Lieut. L. A. Dixon (40-45) has returned safely from Korea, where he flew in over 80 sorties, sixteen in Mustangs and the rest in his Sabre jet "Stardust." We look forward to seeing and hearing him at Kearsney soon. M. T. Eastwood (46-49) has been moved to Johannesburg, still with the same firm, W. F. Haeusier & Partners, structural engineers. He found Johan nesburg a lonely place at first, but gradually linked up with old Kearsney friends. He also finds relaxation flying with No. 40 Squadron, S.A.A.F., operating from Germiston. L. F. Forsyth (42-46) is very interested in his legal work. He is to be admitted as Conveyancer early this year and has joined the firm of Bale & Green, Solicitors, Pietermaritzburg, with hopes of an early partnership. For fitness he plays first league badminton. A. G. Frolich (48-49) is with Hunt, Leuchars & Hepburn and studying for the C.i.S. He recently worked his passage to and from England as a deckhand. S. T. Fish (47-50) writes from Cape Town:" i have a deep interest in the work of the C.S.S.M. and i feel that such a work is desperately needed among the youth of South Africa. At present 1 occupy the position of Office Secretary, and were I to apply for the position of a Field Worker or Missioner I should have to undergo training in some Bible College. My other interest is in the work of the Africa Inland Mission, the South African sector of which operates in Kenya." R. G. Foss (39-47) spent his honeymoon down at Knysna and is back at the serious business of sugar-farming, combating drought, as usual. R. Giles(47-52) is in the Costing Department with Hunt, Leuchars & Hepburn and is studying for the Chartered institute of Cost and Works Accountancy exam, a five year course. He is anxious to take a Pupil Pilot Course with the S.A.A.F. H. N. Groom (44-47) divides his energies between the S.A. Mutual and aircraft flying. He recently took a refresher course in Spitfires. It is seventeen years since we last saw D. Goodwin (36-37), who accom panied his brother for an organ recital at Kearsney. He is doing clerical work in Pietermaritzburg, but his chief joy lies in choral work, secular and sacred.

381 E. M. Gjestland (48-49) is taking his B.A. at Minneapolis, financing his course by finding work during the holidays (or, in America, vaycaytions), T. E. Gjestland (48-50) is studying Civil Engineering at Natal University. E. Hall (42-45) is farming at Otto's Bluff. Rev. F. G. HIttler (33-34) has been stationed in Brakpan. J. H. Hopkins (24-33) is the new President of the Old Boys' Club. He is Vice-Chairman of the Botha's Hill Health Board. E. T. E. Hansen (47-50) left the O.F.S., and played for N.E. Transvaal against the New Zealanders. Later news reveals that he has given up farming in the North Eastern Districts and returned to Bioemfontein, where he is with Stewarts and Lloyds. Reason—he wants more cricket ! M. Hindson (49-52) and O. W. K. Jackson (49-52) hitch-hiked from Johannesburg to attend the Reunion. They walked no fewer than 40 miles on Friday night—an example of keenness to nearer Old Boys who did not come at ail ! Hindson, who has reverted to his birth name of Woodhead, has gone to America with parents, to study farming there. Parents will probably remain in America, but M.J. expects to return after a couple of years. Jackson is working on a timber farm at Dalton. P. M. Jones (47-49) is taking a four-year ministerial course at the Baptist Theological College, Johannesburg. His i3-subject course, including O.T. and N.T. Exegesis, Comparative Religions, and Greek, looks a forbidding prospect, but he "wouldn't change it for anything." G. C. Jacobs (30-37) maintains his form as the best bat in Zululand, in fact probably in all the Country Districts, and scored heavily in Tournament Week. W. M. Jacobs (39-44) is turner at the Union Glass Works, Talana, and shines at cricket and tennis. T. D. Jacobs (38-44) had a very fine cricket season last year at Witbank, where he is with an engineering firm. He took 9 wickets for 10 runs for Witbank and was presented with the bail. He also scored four centuries for Douglas, and was chosen to play for N.E. Transvaal Country Districts. R. J. Kitchin (44-47) has completed his final year at Wits, and expects a housemanship at some hospital this coming year. We heard from Dr. J. B. King (29-36) six months ago that he had been recommended for the position of Registrar in Medicine at Wits., as from 2nd July, but have not heard whether he has taken up the post. This gives the opportunity for further study. Old Boys will probably have known that Dr. King's first wife, and his son Michael, were murdered by the Mau-Mau last year, together with her then husband, Mr. Ruck. We offer great sympathy in so terrible a shock. 0. Leibbrandt (47-50) has left the Civil Service and joined the Accounts Branch of Escom, in Adderiey Street, Cape Town; he will take his first C.I.S. exam In March. P. Lines (46-49) worked his fourth year Architecture in London, in 1953, before returning to Cape Town for his fifth year. He was fortunate in obtaining a good seat for the Coronation and enjoyed the pageantry immensely. L. Lee (36-40) has gone to settle in New York, where he is a refrigerating and air-conditioning engineer. He hopes to pursue his hobby as a racing motorist. M. Lawson (42-44) was guest artist to the Durban City Orchestra on 22nd October, when he played the oboe in the Marcello Oboe Concerto for Small Orchestra, arranged by himself. 1. H. D. Lund (45-49) keenly visits the School whenever possible. He is teaching at Forest High School, while studying second year Maths again. In spare moments he is having his voice trained and has been giving his first public performances since his treble days at Kearsney ! 382' and Cheiti's^' obtained his B.Sc. (Natal), majoring in Physics cSwazilandj' to Kearsney(43-48) for the is Reunion,travelling andfor metSunlight many Soap. Old BoysHe rushedin Zululand. from D. G, Metcalfe (40-46) is farming near Colesburg. H. C. Metcalfe (40-47) is studying Engineering at Natal University. , Metcalf (44-47), who has been elected Secretary to the Old Boys' Club, IS joining the Kearsney Staff this year. T. McKenzie (42-46) is now with Barclays Bank, Durban. In July, for pleasure (I), he tandemmed to the Victoria Fails and back. H. 1. Mackenzie (45-48) is managing a farm near Salisbury. P. Marsl^ll (48-52) spent the last July holidays working with the Lewis construction Co. near Witbank, helping in the erection of a power station. He has been helping to coach the Forest High School Cadet Band. j S' (■^6-51) writes of a well-varied year. He left Rhodes at the «"/■With u theI. moneyworked thus saved, for some he resignedmonths withhis post,the Native and made Labour a tourAssociation. of the Rhodesias and Nyasaland, visiting the Buiawayo Centenary, the Victoria Fails, the Zimbabwe River, and camping on the shores of Lake Nyasa. After 6,000 miles of touring he obtained a post on a tobacco farm near Salisbury, where he IS now working. ' A. W. S. Mortifee (25) did not seek re-election to Parliament at the last election, and is now living in Cape Town. andj the Life Boys of(■*5-47) South has Africa. been electedThe work Extension Is entirely Officer voluntary. for the BoysHe hasBrigade also been elected Hon. Sec. to the Society of Credit Managers, Johannesburg, and IS also Judicial Manager of a Johannesburg firm—this appointment being made by the mster of the Supreme Court. These jobs are ail part-time, and additional to his official post as Credit Manager and Legal Adviser to Baldwin's Ltd. Now we understand why Niven had to give up his secretaryship to the Johannesburg Branch of the Old Boys Club ! ® G. L, Ovenstone (39-47) is working on the Mpisi Experimental Farm, Bremersdorp, and takes a prominent part in local cricket. '-* "*[• Polklnghorne (21-25) carries increasing weight in the Methodist Church, both as a local preacher and as an active member of many committees. B. M. Philips (50-52) wrote long and interesting letters from England. He went overseas by the East Coast route, seeing the usual sights; saw the Coronation by television and attended the Spithead Naval Review. This done, he and parents made a Continental tour, visiting Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland and France. After that, Durban must seem fiat I C. Rindel (49-52) who is with a firm of Accountants in Durban, was seen, at the opening of Wesley Hail, dispensing large quantities of hot-dogs, and cutting up onions and tomatoes as to the manner born I G. C. Richardson (47-49) who is overseas, gaining experience in salesman ship, IS reported to be joining the R.A.F. J. D. Raw (28-37) reports that he is defeating Zululand drought by installing irrigation systems. " i s P. R. Roberts (47-49) is with the Diamond Research Laboratories at Johannesburg. M. G. Shelton (46-49) has had a good year. He has gained his B.Sc. at Cape Town University, majoring in Physiology; has passed into his third year Medicine; and has gained his half-blue for golf. Enough for any man in one year ' Congratulations. ' 1letter of his appears H'-48)elsewhere. is studying He left sugar-cane Johannesburg at Louisiana on the University.Friday, was inA London Saturday morning, left London Sunday night and was in New York five

383 hours later; left New York Monday night and was at Baton Rouge on Tuesday morning. Shades of the ox-wagon ! G. H. Stein (40-44), captain of Balfour Park C.C., opened the season with a century. G. Senior (48-50) took up Hotel Catering and studied in England and Holland. He is now completing his training in Switzerland, then expects to return to South Africa. G. M. H. Shires (46-50) is continuing his veterinary studies at Onderstepoort. P. J. Slabbert (28-29) is Land Surveyor at Vereeniging. He is sending his son to Kearsney this year, and we look forward to seeing father. D. M. Sinclair (2i-23), school foundation member, is City Valuator to the City of East London. VYe have read several newspaper articles which Indicate the importance attached to his work in this town. G. H. Steenberg (49-50) is apprentice electrician at the G.P.O., Durban. Rev. J. L. B. Taylor (42-43) has been stationed at Colesburg. J. P. S. Turner (37-43) continues to do a prodigious amount of hard work on his farm at Estantia. D. E. Todd (43-48) has taken an R.A.F. course and gone to Canada. He gained one of the only three "A "s awarded for deportment. D. Weetman (47-50) is a learner technical adviser for Powers-Samas Accounting Machine firm. The work appears to involve mainly the punching of holes in various designs in cards. The cards are automatically sorted and so any information can immediately be extracted. He is also studying for his C.I.S. B. J. Woods (40-43) has completed his second year B.D. at Rhodes, taking papers in ten subjects, including Greek, Hebrew, Ecclesiastical History, and O.T. and N.T. Exegesis. He has also been making a study of the organ. During the Christmas holidays Woods took three services most Sundays and gained experience with pastoral work. H. M. Winder (47-51) gained second place in the Discus at the D.A.C. Sports. J. H. Worth (31-32) has left Bloemfontein, where he has lived for many years, and been promoted to take over the S.A. Liberal in Cape Town. N. W.Walker (48-51), basking in the glow of his brother's Springbok-ship, is apprentice electrician at Elliott's, Estcourt.

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